Fine Taino Full Figure Bird Pendant. With exceedingly long beak and deep round eyes. Size: 2.75'' x 1.25'' x 3'' (7 x 3 x 8 cm). The long beak and neck perfectly balance the pendants profile. Relief carved wings add to the dimensionality of the form. A single suspension hole is perforated at bend in neck. Made from a marble-like stone. Taino Culture c.800-1500 CE. Originally from the Dominican Republic. Private collection. Curated by Larry Roberts author of "Taino Sculptures, Art of the Gods;" "Taino Hallucinogenic Implements Inhaling the Cosmic Dust;" and soon to be released "Taino Zemis and Other Heads of State, ReDiscovering Caribbean Art." Size: 2.75'' x 1.25'' x 3'' (7 x 3 x 8 cm).

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