c 600-1500 AD. The substantial bird man is carved on his back and tip of wings are pierced through. Long legs denote human intent. Bird man was the name given shaman in the Caribbean Islands. Made from a banded marble-like stone. Length 10.8″. Taino culture. Dominican Republic. Alfredo Carrada collection, NY and Miami Beach.
Taino Carved Figural Bird Man Axe, c 600-1500 AD, Alfredo Carrada Collection.
