Pre-Columbian Taino Bone Figure
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Taino Anthormorphic Figure, ca. 1000 - 1450 A.D. A striking manatee bone figure, hand-carved into the form of a zemi (cemi) - a deity or ancestral spirit who is housed in a sculpted object. The face is wide-eyed and toothy mouthed and elongated forehead. The body below has abstract design. Dimensions: 4-3/4" H x 2" W; Weight: 1.5 oz. Provenance: Ex. L. Roberts collection.
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Intact with wear consistent with age.
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Pre-Columbian Taino Bone Figure
Estimate $550 - $650
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