Lot 0059

Unusual Taino Preying Mantis-Man Cemi

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Sculptures & Carvings

Sold

Taino Anthropic Cemi (1000-1500 CE): Taino Anthropic Cemi with a pair of heads as shoulders. Quite unusual. The head of the primary figure is flattened like a cohoba receptacle. It is free standing. Typical figure with figure eight eye s

2020Taino Anthropic Cemi (1000-1500 CE)See Sold Price

Sold

Taino Bird Cemi/Stamp (1000-1500 CE): Taino Bird Cemi/Stamp (1000-1500 CE). Smooth, soft feel from frequent handling. The engraving depicts a big bill bird with wings represented as bird heads. On the base, a group of symbolic notations f

2017Taino Bird Cemi/Stamp (1000-1500 CE)See Sold Price

Sold

Taino Bird Cemi/Stamp: A Captivating Taino Bird Cemi/Stamp, a remarkable artifact that offers a glimpse into the rich artistic tradition of the Taino culture. This exquisite piece showcases intricate details and expert craf

2023Taino Bird Cemi/StampSee Sold Price

Sold

Taino Figural Marble Cemi: Taino full figure free form Cemi/stamp featuring a skeletal figure with a lizard like nose. A frog head brow dominated back of head. Figure rests on thin arms and legs, a carving feature denoting Tain

2021Taino Figural Marble CemiSee Sold Price

Sold

Taino Angry Bird Cemi (1000-1500 CE): Taino Stone Angry Bird Cemi with Bird Head Beak. Full figure with complex symbolic engravings. Size: 3.5'' x 4.5'' x 1'' (9 x 11 x 3 cm). Provenance: Larry Roberts, author of Taino Sculpture: Art of t

2019Taino Angry Bird Cemi (1000-1500 CE)See Sold Price

Sold

Taino Pre-Columbian Human-to-Iguana Transformation Cemi: Taino Pre-Columbian Human-to-Iguana Transformation Cemi. Nicely relief carved in sumptuous serpentine. The eye are slit (closed) usually indicating entropic ecstasy. Subject squats with hand limply re

2022Taino Pre-Columbian Human-to-Iguana Transformation CemiSee Sold Price

Sold

Taino Stone Bird Man Transition Cemi (1000-1500 CE): Taino. Stone reclining birdman Cemi in transition. The stone is a beautiful variegated color of browns and gold. The eyes are slit indicating subject is in a hallucinogenic trance. Birds were shaman a

2020Taino Stone Bird Man Transition Cemi (1000-1500 CE)See Sold Price

Sold

Taino Unique Dual Imagery Bird Cemi or Statue: Taino Unique Dual Imagery Bird Cemi or Statue (1000-1500 CE). There is a full figure bird on either side of this Cemi. A secondary face appears at top of head and each bird's beak portrays an addition

2018Taino Unique Dual Imagery Bird Cemi or StatueSee Sold Price

Sold

Taino Dog to Human/Zoomporph Transition Cemi (1000-1500: Taino. Dog to human/zoomorph transition Cemi. Andesite. Dogs were close companions to caciques. On of the few animals found buried with caciques. This large representation of an animal is rare. The fa

2020Taino Dog to Human/Zoomporph Transition Cemi (1000-1500See Sold Price

Sold

Taino Paired Snakes and Birds Cemi/Stamp: Taino. Paired snakes and birds. Cemi/stamp. The curvature of the relief carved twin snakes embrace a pair of engraved abstract bird heads. Secondary faces are incorporated into the snakes noses. The s

2021Taino Paired Snakes and Birds Cemi/StampSee Sold Price

Sold

TAINO ARTIFACT: Large Stone Anthropic Cemi/Stamp. Published in "Taino Sculpture, Art of the Gods" page 190, Figure 63. Well conceived with portrayal of full figure deity. Feet curl up and hands rest on stomach. Femal

2018TAINO ARTIFACTSee Sold Price

Sold

Taino (1000-1500 CE) Anthromorphic Cemi/Stamp: Taino (1000-1500 CE) Anthropomorphic Cemi/Stamp.Fine grained hard stone. The squatting figure with large head, expressive face and drilled holes next to the eyes. The chest incised with a yonic symbol

2020Taino (1000-1500 CE) Anthromorphic Cemi/StampSee Sold Price

Sold

Taino. Odd Stone Animal/human Transition Cemi/Stamp: Taino Odd Stone Animal/human Transition Cemi/Stamp (1000-1500 CE). Size: 3'' x 5.5'' x 3'' (8 x 14 x 8 cm). Provenance: Larry Roberts, author of Taino Sculpture: Art of the Gods.

2019Taino. Odd Stone Animal/human Transition Cemi/StampSee Sold Price

Sold

Taino Volcanic Stone Zemi Figure: Pre-Columbian, Caribbean / Florida, Arawak People, Taino, ca. 11th to 15th century CE. A heavy stone zemi (sometimes cemi) figure, carved from a dense, dark brown/black rock to have a distinctive, lar

2018Taino Volcanic Stone Zemi FigureSee Sold Price

Sold

Taino (c. 1000-1500 CE) Anthropic figure: Taino (c. 1000-1500 CE) Nicely conceived male Anthropic figure. Not a pendant. Males are not as frequently depicted in TAINO art. The discrepancy points to a female based religious system. Unusual pro

2020Taino (c. 1000-1500 CE) Anthropic figureSee Sold Price

Sold

Vintage Kaniatobe Fetish Necklace: Native American Southwest style double strand of multi color stones and beads with carved stone ram. Weight: 2.75 ozs. Will ship at buyers expense payable to the auctioneer.

2018Vintage Kaniatobe Fetish NecklaceSee Sold Price

Related Sculptures & Carvings

Unusual Michael Sutty Prototype Figure, Lord Nelson 1805: Made in a limited edition, modeled as Lord Nelson in standing position with hands behind his back; painted in a rich red and deep blue coloration. Michael Sutty signature backstamp. Michael Sutty back

4 days LeftUnusual Michael Sutty Prototype Figure, Lord Nelson 1805

$80

Unusual Contemporary SALVADOR LARIOS Mexican Limited Edition Folk Art Wall Sculpture: Beautiful and unusual signed piece - one of only 100 made. Very good condition with minor scratching.

May 30, 2024Unusual Contemporary SALVADOR LARIOS Mexican Limited Edition Folk Art Wall Sculpture

$100

Taino Sculptured and Carved Head: Powerfull sculptured and carved head, Taino, Caibbean Islands. 6.5"L x 4.5"W x 3.5"H

3 days LeftTaino Sculptured and Carved Head

$100

Taino Cacique Stone Sculpture: Very expressive sculpture depicting a cacique,stone, Taino, Caribbean Islands. 10.5l x 6"w

3 days LeftTaino Cacique Stone Sculpture

$200

Polychromed Plaster Sculpture of a Woman, 1970s: Polychromed Plaster Sculpture of a Woman, 1970s, of an unusual square form, the base signed "Austin Prod" and illegibly. 34" H x 10" W x 8.5" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords:

Jun 18, 2024Polychromed Plaster Sculpture of a Woman, 1970s

$75

Ashanti Priest Sculpture Ex Scanzi Collection: This is an interesting and unusual old wooden sculpture of an Akan or Ashanti priest, shown with articulated arms, one can be moved easily, the other holds the remains of an akan style stool in his ha

May 25, 2024Ashanti Priest Sculpture Ex Scanzi Collection

$50

A Lobi Seated Couple Sculpture: Unusual carved wooden male and female couple with classic primitive form and facial features, encrusted surface from a mineral pigment and with a well worn and weathered surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina

May 25, 2024A Lobi Seated Couple Sculpture

$50

A Dogon Sculpture of a Chief: This is an interesting and unusual old wood effigy of a Chief, shown seated and holding a spear, with classic facial features and a well handled and worn surface, carved from a single piece of heavy d

May 25, 2024A Dogon Sculpture of a Chief

$50

Old Dogon Shrine Sculpture: This is an interesting and unusual old wood ancestor shown in a laying down like pose, along with some another form that could be another figure in the opposite position. The Idol is weathered and wor

May 25, 2024Old Dogon Shrine Sculpture

$50

Dogon Nommo Idol on Mythical Beast: This is an interesting and unusual old wood ancestor shown with arms raised to the heavens in a prayer like pose, and shown riding a unusual form, likely a mythical beast, and part of the cult of the

May 25, 2024Dogon Nommo Idol on Mythical Beast

$50

Lot Of 4 Vintage Ceramics Figurines, Mostly German: Lot Of 4 Vintage Ceramics Figurines As Follows A) 2 Pre- Hummel Children Figures, But Marked With The Full Bee Goebel Stamp. These Are Salt And Pepper Shakers (One Without Stopper) Unusual Metal Overl

3 days LeftLot Of 4 Vintage Ceramics Figurines, Mostly German

$30

18c Chinese bronze sculpture BOY with Precious Gem: 18th century Chinese bronze sculpture of a running boy holding a Precious Gem in his raised hand. Unusual image, wonderful casting and detailing - see his smiling face and knots of his robe. Excellent

7 days Left18c Chinese bronze sculpture BOY with Precious Gem

$300

Female Harlequin Clown Bronze Sculpture: It has a nice undisturbed patina which reflects great reproduction work. black felt layer covers the underside. He is well known for his unusual subjects and extremely high quality and very lifelike V

2 hrs LeftFemale Harlequin Clown Bronze Sculpture

$350

Bird Genuine Bronze Statue: A stoic bird sits high, looking out at the land below. This would make a fine addition to any bird lover collection. With a beak-shaped like the unusual Toucan, this Sculpture will bring personality t

2 hrs LeftBird Genuine Bronze Statue

$240

Yoga Exercise Bronze Sculpture: This abstract is a very odd and creative one, I guarantee you that you will have people talking about it. You can tell it is a figure of a man suspended in the air wearing an unusual design outfit, bu

2 hrs LeftYoga Exercise Bronze Sculpture

$400

New York Abstract Artist Edward Avedisian Radio Sculpture. Estate Of The Artist: Wonderful whimsical sculpture by the well-known New York abstract artist Edward Avedisian (1936 - 2007). Provenance: The Estate of the Artist. Philmont New York. Somewhat unusual for the well-known ab

3 days LeftNew York Abstract Artist Edward Avedisian Radio Sculpture. Estate Of The Artist

$100

More Items in Sculptures & Carvings

Max Le Verrier (1891-1973) Bronze Woman titled Lueur: A woman, holding a ball in her stretched arms, she leans back, balancing on her toes. The ball is made from onyx. She stands on a marble pedestal.This is one of the most iconic Art Deco statues, made

4 days LeftMax Le Verrier (1891-1973) Bronze Woman titled Lueur

$725

Northern New Ireland People Malagan sculpture: Northern New Ireland People Malagan sculpture, 19th c., Papua New Guinea, carved wood with white and red pigment, depicting a mythological figure holding a bird, surmounted by a seated figure holding

2 days LeftNorthern New Ireland People Malagan sculpture

$30,000

Authentic 18-19th Century Chinese Hardwood Luohan Bed With Dreamstone Insert: 18-19th Century Chinese Hardwood Luohan Bed With Dreamstone Insert. Measure 52" X 51" X 43.5". Provenance: Purchased From A Private Estate In Palm Beach Florida 25 Years Ago. Please copy and

3 days LeftAuthentic 18-19th Century Chinese Hardwood Luohan Bed With Dreamstone Insert

$1,050

Pedro Friedeberg, 'Caged Saint' Sculpture: PEDRO FRIEDEBERG (Mexican, b. 1936)'Caged Saint' sculpture, 1970sPainted and gilt wood, found saint sculpture. Hand made, Mexico. Signed near the wheel.    31.5" H x 1

3 days LeftPedro Friedeberg, 'Caged Saint' Sculpture

$2,500

AC AUSTIN HAND CARVED FROM WOOD "SWAN" HAND SIGNED AMERICAN WILDLIFE 10" T 17"L: This exquisite sculpture of a swan is a one-of-a-kind piece of art that is sure to impress any collector. Expertly crafted from wood by renowned artist AC Austin in 1988, this contemporary artwork fea

3 days LeftAC AUSTIN HAND CARVED FROM WOOD "SWAN" HAND SIGNED AMERICAN WILDLIFE 10" T 17"L

$150

Orazio Andreoni, life-size marble sculpture: Orazio Andreoni, life-size marble sculpture, Orazio Andreoni (Italian, active 1880-1900), Augustus of Prima Porta, after the antique, dedication inscription and title to base, approx. 78"h (overall),

2 days LeftOrazio Andreoni, life-size marble sculpture

$1,200

Art Deco Vaseline Uranium Glass Rolls Royce ' Flying Lady ' 1930' H.Hoffmann Sculpture: This piece is a great addition to collection or a great gift. Timeless design - Top Qality Art Deco Vaseline Uranium Collectible Art Glass Car Mascot for Classic Cars. Rolls Royce-Hood Ornament ' Flyi

May 25, 2024Art Deco Vaseline Uranium Glass Rolls Royce ' Flying Lady ' 1930' H.Hoffmann Sculpture

$130

EXTRAORDINARY, SUPERB CHINESE JADE LIDDED VASE: Dimensions: Height: 67mm Width:55mm Weight: 134g Box: Height 191mm Width: 105 EXTRAORDINARY, Elegantly carved Nephrite Talisman vase, with a conical lid and ornate finial. A discus body, with a master

14 hrs LeftEXTRAORDINARY, SUPERB CHINESE JADE LIDDED VASE

$1,400

Raoul Francois Larche (French, 1860-1912) Nymph On Lily Pad, c.1900s: Francois-Raoul Larche, Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Tri-Parte Lily Pad Vanity Tray. Circa 1900s. Incised signature, Raoul Larche, Number 195 (view underside). Depicting a nymph within a lily pad. Dime

5 days LeftRaoul Francois Larche (French, 1860-1912) Nymph On Lily Pad, c.1900s

$850

A Chinese gilt-wood statue of Sudhana, Ming dynasty: A Chinese gilt-wood statue of Sudhana Ming dynasty Sold with associated acrylic stand. H: 26 1/2, W: 18 1/2 in. (H: 67.31, W: 46.99 cm. (approximately)) Provenance: Private estate, Rancho Mirage, Cali

2 days LeftA Chinese gilt-wood statue of Sudhana, Ming dynasty

$700

Tanya Aguiniga, 'Soft Rock' Seating Sculptures (3): TANYA AGUINIGA (Mexican / American, b. 1978)Set of three 'Soft Rock' seating sculptures, ca. 2012Upholstery foam, Goatland wool, wool yarn. Studio made, Los Angeles, CA.   Large: 13&rdquo

3 days LeftTanya Aguiniga, 'Soft Rock' Seating Sculptures (3)

$1,000

1980 Erte' "La Plume" Bronze Sculpture Signed Limited Edition 53/250: 1980 Erte' "La Plume" Bronze Sculpture Signed Limited Edition 53/250. Erte, Romain de Tirtoff (Russian/French 1892-1990). Beautiful bronze with green sculpture in wonderful condition, no damage. Measu

Jul 07, 20241980 Erte' "La Plume" Bronze Sculpture Signed Limited Edition 53/250

$1,100

Black Duck Decoy - Bill Joeckel: William "Bill" Joeckel (1921-2010) - Islip Terrace, Long Island, NY c.1960's -16" long- Highly decorative competition decoy for this Long Island Bayman. Bill was a regular competitor at the U.S. Natio

3 days LeftBlack Duck Decoy - Bill Joeckel

$925

Classical bronze sculpture: Classical bronze sculpture, Grand Tour, unsigned, Mars seated with angel at foot, 12 1/4" x 9 1/2" x 6", late 19th c. Condition: good

15 hrs LeftClassical bronze sculpture

$225

Erte' 1980 Bronze Sculpture "Firebird" Signed Limited Edition 241/250: Erte' 1980 Bronze Sculpture "Firebird" Signed Limited Edition 241/250 . Erte' name is signed in wax on the back of the sculpture. Romain de Tirtoff, Russia (1892-1990) Erte polychromed bronze 'Firebir

Jul 07, 2024Erte' 1980 Bronze Sculpture "Firebird" Signed Limited Edition 241/250

$600

Dorothy Dehner Plaster Composition Abstract GOD Sculpture: Dorothy (Mann) Dehner (New York, Ohio, 1901 - 1994) Plaster Composition Abstract Dysmorphic GOD Sculpture, in very good condition, with a uniform overall patina. Inscribed signed Dehner '59 on the bac

4 days LeftDorothy Dehner Plaster Composition Abstract GOD Sculpture

$600

Recommended Art

Bunny Yeager - Photo of Bettie Page signed by Bettie Page circa 1970: 17x13 cm

2 days LeftBunny Yeager - Photo of Bettie Page signed by Bettie Page circa 1970

€125

Cole Weston (American 1919 – 2003) after Edward Weston (American 1886 – 1958): Cole Weston (American 1919 – 2003) after Edward Weston (American 1886 – 1958) “Nude, 1936”, 1984 Negative photograph print Signed and inscribed on verso “Negative by Edward Weston, print

3 days LeftCole Weston (American 1919 – 2003) after Edward Weston (American 1886 – 1958)

$1,400

Ed Mell 1942 - 2024, Oil On Canvas Shadowed Walls: NOT ELIGIBLE FOR IN-HOUSE SHIPPING. DESCRIPTION: Shadowed Walls is a large oil painting (40" X 78") dated 1983. Paintings by Ed Mell ( AZ, USA) are in several museums and major private holdings includ

16 hrs LeftEd Mell 1942 - 2024, Oil On Canvas Shadowed Walls

$39,000

Pablo Picasso Mixed Media Cubism: Pablo Ruiz Picasso (1881-1973) . Mixed Media on strong paper. Cubism. "Head of a Woman Reading" 1953 21 cm. x 29.7 cm. Signature of the artist top right Labels and stamps at the back for Picasso Museu

3 days LeftPablo Picasso Mixed Media Cubism

$600

Diego Rivera Signed Woman's Portrait Oil on Canvas: Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886-1957) Signed, Portrait of a Seated Woman Knitting, circa first half of the twentieth century, signed lower right, carved gilt wood frame. Image: 39" H x 31" W; frame: 46.5"

4 days LeftDiego Rivera Signed Woman's Portrait Oil on Canvas

$1,700

Thomas deDecker (1951- ), Blooming Waterlilies: Thomas deDecker (1951- ) Blooming Waterlilies Medium: oil on board Dimensions: 12 x 16 Framed Dimensions: 18 1/5 x 22 1/8 x 2 Signature signed lower left: Thomas DeDecker verso: titled, signed and dat

3 days LeftThomas deDecker (1951- ), Blooming Waterlilies

$1,200

Jock Sturges - Robert Koch Gallery -Claire, Montalivet, 1990 - Signed by Jock Sturges: 13x15 inches on Baryta Paper- Studio 3d Seal - Low Corner Cut

2 days LeftJock Sturges - Robert Koch Gallery -Claire, Montalivet, 1990 - Signed by Jock Sturges

€350

Pablo Picasso Drawing. Signed: 1969. Oil on heavy paper (Spanish on the back/Label Musee d'Orsay-Oleo sobre panel. Title Mosquetero con paloma. Style : Cubism Signature: Recto Top left Stamps at back for Musee d'Orsay 10" x 13"

3 days LeftPablo Picasso Drawing. Signed

$950

Robert Angeloch (NY,1922-2011) oil painting: ARTIST: Robert Henry Angeloch (New York, 1922 - 2011) TITLE: Shore near Sheepford, Nantucket, MA (titled on verso) YEAR: 1994 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Minor scratches/paint losses. No visible i

4 days LeftRobert Angeloch (NY,1922-2011) oil painting

$240

Pablo Picasso Collection Domaine The Dream Limited Edition on canvas: The Dream Pablo Picasso Limited edition on canvas Custom framed. Estate signed. From the Collection Domaine Picasso. Includes certificate of authenticity. Custom framed Approx. image size 24 x 20 inch

3 days LeftPablo Picasso Collection Domaine The Dream Limited Edition on canvas

$345

Claude Monet French 1840 - 1926 Oil on canvas Painting in the style of Renoir Manet Pissarro Era.: A breathtaking oil painting on canvas captures the serene beauty of a boat gracefully gliding through the tranquil waters of a quiet Bahia during a picturesque sunset. Measuring 20 x 15.5 inches, this

4 days LeftClaude Monet French 1840 - 1926 Oil on canvas Painting in the style of Renoir Manet Pissarro Era.

$4,400

Louisa McElwain Oil On Canvas: NOT ELIGIBLE FOR IN-HOUSE SHIPPING. DESCRIPTION: This large painting by Louisa McElwain "Song of the High Desert", 1999, is of her most popular subject, storms in the New Mexico desert. This one is re

16 hrs LeftLouisa McElwain Oil On Canvas

$5,000

Thomas deDecker (1951- ), Valley Sunset: Thomas deDecker (1951- ) Valley Sunset Medium: oil on board Dimensions: 8 x 10 Framed Dimensions: 14 1/8 x 16 1/8 x 1 7/8 Signature signed lower right: Thomas deDecker verso: titled, signed and dated

3 days LeftThomas deDecker (1951- ), Valley Sunset

$500

Original watercolor Salvador Dali: Watercolor and ink on Arches paper in the style of Salvador Dali Approx 30x26 inches custom framed Includes documentation

3 days LeftOriginal watercolor Salvador Dali

$950

Joan Miro Original Drawing ink on paper Hand signed 28x20 inches: Artist: Joan Miro (1893-1983)Technique: Watercolor and ink on paper.Title: Artistmeasures: 28x20 inchesHand signed on the front and backimportant private collectionObservations: It needs to be conditi

3 days LeftJoan Miro Original Drawing ink on paper Hand signed 28x20 inches

$6,900

Original oil on board by William Sonntag (1822-1900): Original oil on board by William Sonntag 1850 10x16 image size Includes provenance.

3 days LeftOriginal oil on board by William Sonntag (1822-1900)

$9,500

Item Details

Description

Taino. A mantis-man Cemi. This peculiar Cemi appears to be a human transition to a preying mantis. Long wings cover the back while a mantis face with extended hands appears to be grasping the head. The female mantis is known to remove the head her mate and eat him. The tortured look on the victimâ€™s face seems to indicate such an event. Taino never cease to amaze in their capacity to create a visual storyline. Made of serpentine. From the collection of Larry Roberts, author of "Taino Sculpture, Art of the Gods" and "Taino Hallucinogenic Implements, Inhaling the Cosmic Dust." Size: 4'' x 5.5'' x 2.5'' (10 x 14 x 6 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.

Condition

Please let us know if you would like to receive a condition report or have any specific questions regarding a lot's condition. Condition reports can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone: 215-438-4700. Absence of a statement to condition in the description does not construe a statement of any kind. Please refer to Terms and Conditions of the sale.

Buyer's Premium

Unusual Taino Preying Mantis-Man Cemi

Name: Unusual Taino Preying Mantis-Man Cemi
SKU: 100579155
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,000

See Sold Price

Starting Price $400

Sell a Similar Item

17 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Philadelphia, PA, us

See Policy for Shipping

Local Pickup Available

Payment

Material Culture

TOP RATED

Philadelphia, PA, United States

726 Reviews

10,894 Followers