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TAINO PRECOLUMBIAN BATMAN SHAMAN EFFIGY

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TAINO PRECOLUMBIAN BATMAN SHAMAN EFFIGY
Taino. PreColumbian. Batman (shaman) bone full figure effigy. This was likely carried during nocturnal rituals to invoke the spirit of the bat, a primary ally of the shaman. This piece is quite animated with well defined pointed canines indicative of vampire bats. The wings have shallow indentions. These and the incised beaks symbolize bird heads. Manatee bone. Length 3.3 inches. Taino Culture c.600-1500AD. Greater Antilles. Private collection. This lot has a reserve.