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Taino (c. 1000-1500 CE) Zemi

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TAINO CARVED HEAD: Caribbean, 13th-15th c. CE. Skull like head of Zemi, in stone, with a weathered finish, 2 3/4" x 4" x 4 1/2". Good condition.

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15th C. Taino Stone Zemi Figure Holding Weapon: Pre-Columbian, Caribbean/Florida, Arawak People, Taino, ca. 15th century CE. A fascinating stone carving of a stylized figure known as a zemi, presenting an ovoid form. Highly abstract and minimalisti

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11th C. Taino Stone Pestle w/ Zemi Head: Pre-Columbian, Caribbean Islands, Taino people, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A hand-carved stone pestle with a dense, egg-shaped body surmounted by the head of a mythological deity known as a zemi. It is poss

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Taino (c. 1000-1500 CE) Double Chambered Bowl: Taino (c. 1000-1500 CE). An elaborate double chambered figural bowl. Featuring two rhinoceros iguanas as handles. The rhinoceroses iguana still lives in the Dominican Republic and is identified by a c

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Taino (c. 1000-1500 CE) Macoris Head: Taino (c. 1000-1500 CE) Macoris Head. The severe sloping of the forehead suggests modification by cradle boarding typical of Macrois heads. Also the round form of the head is another design element co

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Taino (c. 1000-1500 CE) Framed Necklace: Taino (c. 1000-1500 CE) Framed necklace. Found in Haiti. Containers 5 andesite pendants. The Haitian Taino typically used this type of stone or shell for their pendants. Either limited by available st

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Taino (c. 1000-1500 CE) Zemi. Pedestal head, Type 3. Strong features with large eyes and sharply rounded mouth. Frog head brow dominated forehead, interesting quartz inclusion divides face. Heavy, fine grained stone. Base incurvate, pecked and polished. Provenance: Larry Roberts, author of Taino Sculpture: Art of the Gods. Size: 4.5'' x 2'' (11 x 5 cm). Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.

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Taino (c. 1000-1500 CE) Zemi

Name: Taino (c. 1000-1500 CE) Zemi
SKU: 81428564
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $500

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