PRE COLUMBIAN TAINO ATABEY FROG FIGURAL SCULPTURE

Taino frog head deity in reverent position. Hind legs of frog join primary figure's shoulders to form the embossed curvilinear arms. What appears to be a birthing bulge featured between knees. This combined with the frog suggests a feminine context, likely referencing Atabey, the primary goddess of fertility. Made from a heavy jasper-like stone. Originally from the Dominican Republic. About 6 X 3 1/2 inches. This lot has a reserve.