Ca. 600-1550 AD. Dominican Republic. On the back an Anthropic figure with closed eyes suggest the subject is in a hallucinogenic transcendent state of ecstasy. The Birdman and Anthropic figure share hands and feet unifying them in their supernatural purpose. Made of magnetite. 5 1/4″ long x 2″ wide x 1 3/4″ high. Provenance: Larry Roberts collection, author of “Taino Sculptures, Art of the Gods”, “Taino Hallucinogenic Implements Inhaling the Cosmic Dust”, and the newly released “Taino Zemis and Other Heads of State, Rediscovering Caribbean Art”. BS in Archaeology and BA in Art History from the University of Florida. Museum displays of Taino Art at Orlando Museum of Art (2013-2014) and currently Santa Fe College. Condition consistent with age and use.
