Taino Pre-Columbian Human-to-Iguana Transformation Cemi. Nicely relief carved in sumptuous serpentine. The eye are slit (closed) usually indicating entropic ecstasy. Subject squats with hand limply resting at sides. Included or spotted serpentine. Private Miami collection. Caribbean Islands. Curated by Larry Roberts, author of Taino Sculpture Art of the Gods and Taino Hallucinogenic Implements Inhaling the Cosmic Dust. Size: 4'' x 1.5'' x 1.75'' (10 x 4 x 4 cm)

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