Creepy Antique Victorian 1800s - 1900 Cast Brass Serpent Figure Cane Top Topper For Sale

I acquired this cane topper from a historical society in Missouri that said it was donated due to “bad vibes.” I believe their story, it seems to have a negative energy to it. I refuse to touch it with my bare skin so I’m wearing gloves.

It is undoubtably antique, and well used by its original owner. The figure has a serpent neck and a grotesque, smiling, bearded human face. It is unsettling to say the least!