Ca. 600-1500 AD. Dominican Republic. Made of a dark green stone. The twin representations likely reference duality, the belief of dual opposites like earth/sky and man/woman. The heads are relief carved and the base has engraved plastrons. The legs are fully embossed with one set of legs slightly longer than the other. The bowl may have held the sacred hallucinogen cohoba. 1 1/2″ deep. 8 1/2″ long. 5.8 lbs. Provenance: From the estate of collector Dr. Jarl Malwin, Venice, Florida. Condition consistent with age and use.
