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Behique Taino Sculpture

Behique Taino Sculpture

$19.99 USD
$19.99 USD
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Who brings these creations to life?

Crafted by skilled artisans from the heart of Monte Plata, each piece embodies the spirit of a small Dominican community. These artisans pour their passion and cultural pride into every detail, making each item a true piece of living history.

How are these pieces made?

Our artisans use the very techniques passed down by the Taíno ancestors, honoring their legacy with every stroke. Through traditional methods, they breathe new life into ancient art, preserving a culture that tells the story of our roots.

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  • Authentic representation of the Taino society spiritual guide, revered in Taino culture and mythology.
  • Meticulously crafted by skilled artisans in the Dominican Republic, preserving traditional craftsmanship and ancestral techniques.
  • Available in sizes: miniature 3" , small 6" , standard 9", and deluxe 11" 

Revered as the tribe's wisest figure, the behique was the healer and spiritual guide, possessing profound knowledge of medicinal plants and substances.

This statue honors the behique's pivotal role in Taino society, where they directed sacred rituals such as the cohoba ceremony, a spiritual practice to commune with ancestors and spirits

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