Taino Behique Shaman Cemi Clay Shamanic Figure

Taino Behique Shaman Cemi Clay Shamanic Art Figure, 6" tall, 2lbs. He has some chips, as seen in photos. Pick up is in Riverbend. The Behique, or Witch Doctor, empowered the wisest person in the Taíno tribe. As the name implies, the Behique was responsible for curing the sick and knowing all about medicinal plants and animals. Indigenous Taíno people were the largest group inhabiting the Caribbean islands at the time of European contact in 1492. Their territory extended from Venezuela to Florida including the Bahamas, being Cuba, La Hispañola and Puerto Rico the most populated territories. By 1550 the Taíno were almost extinct due to illnesses brought to their territories.