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Important Taino Stone Inhaler

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Description

Important Taino Stone Inhaler also known as "Maquetaurie Guayaba" from the Dominican Republic, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. These are exceedingly rare and were used by the Tainos to inhale hallucinogenic powder made of leaves, seeds and conch shells during the ritual of the Cohoba; in this ceremony, the Tainos communicated with their Gods. Very scarce and the majority are in museums!
3-7/8" in length x 3-1/8" in width.

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Important Taino Stone Inhaler

Name: Important Taino Stone Inhaler
SKU: 37457504
Price: 15000 USD
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