TAINO BAT OR BIRD MAN CEMI MARBLE PRIV. COLLECTION

Bat or bird man Cemi. Back of body incorporates a “ghost” face. Eyes on wings, nose at base of spine and teeth represented by tail feathers. The front has anthropomorphic-like arms running under wings. Made from marble. From private collection Curated by Larry Roberts author of “Taino Sculpture, Art of the Gods” and “Taino Hallucinogenic Implements Inhaling the Cosmic Dust”. From the Taino culture Greater Antilles c1000-1500AD. This lot has a reserve.