Taino Full figure bird man cohoba inhaler Type 1. Anthropic figure transforms to avian form. All inhaling ports are covered in symbolic bands. On reverse at least two ghost faces appear in the decorative array. Birdman were shaman and shaman/priests. The bird their common ally assisting as spiritual guides during cohoba rituals. Provenance: Larry Roberts, author of "Taino Sculpture: Art of the Gods." Marble. Size: 5'' x 2'' x 1.5'' (13 x 5 x 4 cm).

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