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TAINO PRECOUMBIAN ANTHROPIC EFFIGY

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TAINO PRECOUMBIAN ANTHROPIC EFFIGY
Taino. PreColumbian. Full figure Male Anthropic effigy (cemi). Embossed shoulder blades have superimposed bird head symbols incised on the surface. Relief carved lags are widely spread with hands resting on knees. This, the round “dilated” eyes and gaping mouth suggest drug intoxication, and is a common theme in all Anthropic Taino art. A large phallus appears between the knees. Length 2.9 inches Manatee bone. Taino culture c 600-1500 AD. Greater Antilles. Private collection. This lot has a reserve.