Ca. 600-1500 AD. Dominican Republic. Made from a hard green stone. The female subject reaches for her feet, a bulging vagina a subtle notation of her fertility. The portrayal of breasts is unusual in Taino lithic art. Her arms and legs suggest she is in a skeletal state of spiritual transition. On the back an exposed rib cage reiterates the theme. 9.5″ long. 3.2 lbs. Provenance: private collection. Condition consistent with age and use.
