Attributed to Pierre-Joseph Landry (born in 1770 in St Servan-sur-Mer - died in 1843 in Iberville) Watch-holder Made of native wood, monoxyle decorated with a long snake that structures the composition. The watch-holder is perched at the top of an "M" formed by the body of the reptile. The ensemble is completed by a lucanus, a scorpion and a view of an oriental city, finished with an opening box, complete with its original lid. Louisiana, circa 1830 H. 33.5 cm - W. 34 cm Missing lid and accident to pediment Ref: - From the sale of 18 March 2009 by the Ferri auction house sold under no. 8 - Sculpture attributed to Pierre-Joseph Landry (born in 1770 in St Servan-sur-Mer - died in 1843 in Iberville). Originally from Ille et Vilaine, P-J Landry emigrated with his parents to North America in 1785, becoming a captain in the Louisiana army and a sugar cane planter. Confined to a wheelchair at the age of 60, he devoted himself to sculpture. See Robert Bishop, "American Folk Sculpture", Dutton & Co, NY 1974, p. 124.