15th C. Taino Stone Amulet - Monkey Form
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**Originally Listed At $200**
Pre-Columbian, Caribbean, Arawak People, Taino, ca. 15th century CE. A skillfully carved stone amulet depicting a squatting monkey with hands behind his back, incised fingers and toes, as well as an expressive visage comprised of a wide mouth, protruding nose, delineated browline with eyes suggested by slight recesses, and petite ears. The simian amulet is drilled behind the neck for suspension, and the stone is inherently attractive presenting caramel brown and creamy beige hues. Size: .625" L x .625" W x 1.625" H (1.6 cm x 1.6 cm x 4.1 cm)
Provenance: private Probst collection, Monterey, California, USA, acquired in the early 2000s; ex-Carson Co. Antiques, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
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#145079
Pre-Columbian, Caribbean, Arawak People, Taino, ca. 15th century CE. A skillfully carved stone amulet depicting a squatting monkey with hands behind his back, incised fingers and toes, as well as an expressive visage comprised of a wide mouth, protruding nose, delineated browline with eyes suggested by slight recesses, and petite ears. The simian amulet is drilled behind the neck for suspension, and the stone is inherently attractive presenting caramel brown and creamy beige hues. Size: .625" L x .625" W x 1.625" H (1.6 cm x 1.6 cm x 4.1 cm)
Provenance: private Probst collection, Monterey, California, USA, acquired in the early 2000s; ex-Carson Co. Antiques, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#145079
Condition
Expected surface wear with softening to some features as shown. Drilled behind the neck for suspension. Nice iron-rich red deposits.
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15th C. Taino Stone Amulet - Monkey Form
Estimate $400 - $600
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