Taino Bird-Man Puberty Fid and Smoke Blower

This Taino Bird-Man Puberty Fid and Smoke Blower exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship and technological expertise, firmly establishing it as a pinnacle of ritual artistry. Size: 7.25'' x 1.25'' x 1.2

A stone puberty fid used to deflower girls at first menstruation. Zemi figure at curved handle. Dimensions: 5-3/4" L; Weight: 4.8 oz. Rovenance: Ex. Private collection, Bronx, NY NOTE: This lot has a

This remarkable Taino Bird-Man (Shaman) Cohoba Inhaler showcases intricate details and symbolic elements that reflect the rich artistic traditions of the Taino culture. Size: 3.75'' x 1.5'' x 1.5'' (1

Taino. Anthropo-zoomorphic cohoba snuffer, type 1. Inhalers were used to consume the botanical hallucinogen cohoba. The triangulate nose points to a reptilian transition from human form. Subject pushe

Taino Stone Puberty Fid. Diorite. Fids were used at transition ceremonies after a young maiden's first menstruation. They assured accessibility to males and thus reproduction. Decorated stone fids are

Taino. Stone reclining birdman Cemi in transition. The stone is a beautiful variegated color of browns and gold. The eyes are slit indicating subject is in a hallucinogenic trance. Birds were shaman a

Taino Petite Bird Man Cohoba Inhaler. Probably representing a woodpecker, credited in Taino mythology with opening first women to male accessibility. Bird men were shaman in most pre-Hispanic indigeno

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 decorat

Taino Extremely Fine Bird Man Pendant made from Marble, circa 1000-1500 AD Bird Men were shaman or Caciques (shaman/priests) The Bird was their animal ally guiding the on hallucinogenic journeys, the

OR 3 POINTER). BIRD MEN DEPICTIONS SYMBOLIZE SHAMAN, WHOSE PRIMARY ANIMAL ALLY WAS THE BIRD. BIRDS ASSISTED HALLUCINATING SHAMAN IN THEIR COSMIC PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE. THIS UNUSUAL EXAMPLE HAS THE HEAD

7 1/4" Stone Bird Man Effigy. Taino. Hispaniola, 1200-1500 AD. Ex-Sadofsky

Taino Beautiful Speckled Green Serpentine Bird Man Cohoba Inhaler (1000-1500 CE). Huge spiritually centered head symbolizes the head as the nucleus of the transcendental journey. Size: 2'' x 1.75'' x

Bird Man Cemi or effigy. Shaman/priest transforming into bird. Birds were shamans allies as they carried their souls through the Hallucinogenic cosmos to gather important tribal information concerning

Slender Heron Form Anthropomorphic Birdman Transition Sculpture, with arms and legs of a squatting man, in jasper, with deeply dished eyes converge on a small hole that penetrates from side to side, i

Rare Taino Lizard-man Transformation Pipe. Anthropo-zoomorphic figure hangs from bottom of bowl. Pipes may have been used to smoke a cohoba/tobacco mixture. Made of basalt. Dating c. 1000-1500 AD. Siz

Taino Type 1 Cohoba inhaler. Published. Twin birds fit the Taino cosmo-vision of duality, or complimentary opposites, i.e. man/woman, sun/moon, right/left etc. in this case 2 birds look in opposing di

Important/Rare Taino Deflowering Fid (1000-1500 CE). Used when young women reached puberty. Featuring a human animal (lizard) transformation with a band of water symbols just under figure. Beautifully

Taino Frog-Man Cemi/Stamp (1000-1500 CE) with full base interlocking bird head symbol. This motif represents rain and wind and is associated with fertility and planting. Made possibly of a high grade

Taino Frog-Man Cemi/Stamp (1000-1500 CE). Likely held to address fertility and water as frogs were deities of these environments. Reverse depicts two interlocked bird heads. Made of a green spotted se

Measurements: 50 in H x 32 in x 20 -

Taino. Large head with bird on forehead whose long beak is incorporated into the nose of the primary head. Arms extend from eyes to rest as hands under subjects chin. Large pierced ear spools symboliz

Measurements: 50 in H x 32 in x 20 -Shippers: -Craters & Freighters Los Angeles818-244-4099 La@cratersla.com

Measurements: 50 in H x 32 in x 20 -Shippers: -Craters & Freighters Los Angeles818-244-4099 La@cratersla.com

Signed lower right and further signed verso. Remnants of two old gallery or exhibition labels verso. From a Larchmont, NY home by way of a California based relative. - Dimensions: 36" high x 40" wide.