TAINO BIRD-MAN MAGNATITE FIGURE COHOBA INHALER

An exquisite bird-man cohoba snuffer in sitting position. Type 2. Round slit bulging eyes indicate the psycho-active dream state produced buy hallucinogen cohoba. Bird-men were recognized throughout Mesoamerica as shaman. Birds assisted shaman as guides as they flew through the cosmos on spiritual quests. Well delineated body with hands resting on back of head. Drilled through feet to connect to central snuffing channel. The technical capacity is almost illusional. Roberts collection author of “Taino Sculpture, Art of the Gods” and “Taino Hallucinogenic Implements Inhaling the Cosmic Dust” From the Taino Classic Period of Taino Art c1200-1500 AD. Originally from the Dominican Republic. Made from magnetite with strong magnetic field. Length 3.40. This lot has a reserve.