Taino Large Standing Anthropic Cohoba Inhaler. For the snuffing of the powdered hallucinogen. Strong skeletal facial features. Pierced at jaw line and wrists. Arms combine with hands to form "spirit face". All ports fully incised with bands of symbols. Translucent marble. Type 2. Length 7" Comes with metal museum mount. Provenance: Collection of Larry Roberts, author of "Taino Sculpture Art of the Gods" and "Taino Hallucinogenic Implements Inhaling the Cosmic Dust." collection. Originally from S.E. Dominican Republic. Size: 6.75'' x 2'' x 1.5'' (17 x 5 x 4 cm).

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