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Taino Black Basalt Zemi Idol, Throckmorton Arts

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Taino Black Basalt Zemi Idol, Throckmorton Arts

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A Taino / Macorix culture black basalt Zemi Idol. Greater Antilles / Dominican Republic, c.900-1500 AD. Black basalt stone formed as a Zemi. The term Zemi refers to deities, ancestors, or earth spirits. Measures 8" high, 4.75" wide, 5.5" deep. Museum mounting.
Provenance: Purchased Throckmorton Fine Art, May 1998.
Search Terms: Olmec, Pre-Columbian, Pre Columbian, Anthropomorphic.