Taino Pre-Columbian, Fully Formed Anthropo-Zoomorphic Lime Pot
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Taino Pre-Columbian, Fully Formed Anthropo-Zoomorphic Lime Pot. Entirely Incised in symbols and anatomical features. Swirl eyes symbolize drug intoxication. Small vessels similar to this pot were used by Taino shaman/priests to mix lime with cohoba . Lime neutralize the gastric fluids of the stomach thus enabling the bio-agents of cohoba to work their wonders. Private collection. Marble. Size: 1.5'' x 4'' x 2'' (4 x 10 x 5 cm).
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Taino Pre-Columbian, Fully Formed Anthropo-Zoomorphic Lime Pot
Estimate $400 - $800
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