TAINO SCULPTED MARBLE FULL FIGURE BIRD PENDANT

Taino. Large Impressive full figure bird pendant. A large curved beak rests on chest. Legs curl up creating second bird head. Massive wings with complex symbols brace the sides. Spirit portals at knee, ankle, and neck joints. 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 c 1000-1500 AD. Originally from the Dominican Republic. Made of marble. Length 3.72 inches. This lot has a reserve.