Snakes were regularly regarded as guardians of the Underworld or messengers between the Upper and Lower worlds because they lived in cracks and holes in the ground.  Nagas, the demon cobra"" and naginis were human-headed snakes whose kings and queens who lived in jewel-encrusted underground or underwater paradises and who were perpetually at war with Garuda the Sun-bird.   The Cobra Strike Greek Drinking Horn is hand carved and burned to resemble the scales on a cobra as well as the outlines of snakes.  Its polished inside and out and includes a wonderful hand forged twisted iron stand. Horn Height: 13 - 15 Inches Horn Width: 2.5 - 5  Inches    Stand Size: 6.25 x 7 Inches      Includes: Twisted Iron Hand Forged Stand Estimated Capacity: 12-18 oz *Please wash with a gentle detergent and polish with vegetable oil to keep it from drying out. And from time to time you will want to use beeswax to coat the inside to keep from cracking and the inside drying out.""