PRE COLUMBIAN TAINO ANTHROMORPHIC CACIQUE FIGURE
Taino. Anthropomorphic figure depicting cacique (chief) sitting with hands on knees, usually a pose symbolizing an intoxicated dream state induced by the consumption of cohoba. The figure's form appears to be reclining on some form of platform. Well defined bird head symbols and concentric circles encompass the edge of the platform. No decorations on back. Marble. Originally from the Dominican Republic. From a private Florida collection. About 8 X 4 1/2 inches. This lot has a reserve.
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Taino. Anthropomorphic figure depicting cacique (chief) sitting with hands on knees, usually a pose symbolizing an intoxicated dream state induced by the consumption of cohoba. The figure's form appears to be reclining on some form of platform. Well defined bird head symbols and concentric circles encompass the edge of the platform. No decorations on back. Marble. Originally from the Dominican Republic. From a private Florida collection. About 8 X 4 1/2 inches. This lot has a reserve.