snakeskin
Leather produced from the skins of the larger
snakes, and tanned by processes that include
sumac, alum, and salt (tawing), and chromium
salts. The skin of the python has a striking
pattern of black and white; however, its scales
are rather large. A more delicately patterned skin
is that of the watersnake. Snakeskin has been used
for covering books upon occasion and also for
decorative bands on leather-covered books. (261 , 351 )
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