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TAINO PRECOLUMBIAN TWO HEADED SHELL MASK

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TAINO PRECOLUMBIAN TWO HEADED SHELL MASK
Taino. PreColumbian. Two headed shell mask. The initial mask has barred teeth with eyes and mouth outlined by embossed ridges. At the top of the head the 2 ovate forms are eyes that unite with the central line in the headband creating a mouth. It is unusual for shell masks to incorporate an additional face. Length 4.4”. Taino culture c600-1500 AD. Private collection. Curated by Larry Roberts author of “Taino Sculptures, Art of the Gods”. “Taino HallucinogenicImplements Inhaling the Cosmic Dust” and newly released “Taino Zemis and Other Heads ofState, ReDiscovering Caribbean Art”. BS. Archeology U of Fl and BA Art History U of Fl. This lot has a reserve.