Taino Point of Focus Iguana Spirit (1000-1500CE)

Taino Point of Focus Iguana Spirit (1000-1500CE) Large Point of Focus Ceremonial Pendant Representing Human Transformation into Iguana Spirit Form. Iguana-Man holds sun disk, and exhibits profound ere

Taino Rich Serpentine (1000-1500 CE), beautifully made twin human to reptile Shamanic Transition Pendant. Rare form. Large point of focus power figure used during specific ceremonial events. Size: 4.5

Taino Shamanic Spirit Form (1000-1500 CE). A Taino shamanic spirit form of voluted hands transforming from human to frog in fluid curvilinear design. Two "Y" shaped icons on base; carved serpentine. 4

Taino Man/Iguana Transformation Pendant (1000-1500 CE). A carved marble pendant of a reclining man transforming into an iguana. 3.5"L, (9 cm).

Taino Big Beak Bird Pestle (1000-1500CE) Possibly a Toucan, as they were kept as pets. This ceremonial piece was used to crush cohoba seeds, the hallucinogen used by the Taino. Birds were considered g

Large Taino Iguana-man Transformation Pendant in sitting position. Slit eyes indicate hallucinogenic trance. Made of basalt. Dating c. 1000-1500 AD. Size: 3.5'' x 1'' x 2'' (9 x 3 x 5 cm). Provenance:

An Outstanding Taino Stone Spirit Figure, zemi Caribbean Islands, circa 1000-1400 AD Carved from a dense dark gray stone. The spirit figure gazes out with large circular eyes,

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

Taino (c. 1000-1500 CE) fine full figure rhinoceros iguana. Head elevated skyward and feet curl in what appears to be a reverent position. Raised area on nose resembles a frog head when viewed with ig

Pre-Columbian, Hispaniola, ca. 1000 - 1500 A.D., classically formed three pointer stone with pointed conically central point, the Zemi figure laying flat on his stomach with small legs curled to the r

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean, Taino (Arawak) Indians, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. An evocative stone figure known as a zemi, the representation of a god, spirit, or ancestor, depicted in a crouching position wit

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

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Caribbean/Florida, Taino people, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A striking cream-hued carved stone zemi - a deity or ancestral spirit who is housed in a sculpted object.

Taino (1000-1500 CE) Twin Bird Head Ceremonial Axe. Carved greenish white translucent stone. Birds were considered cosmic allies guiding projected spirits during hallucinogenic quests. A decorative ba

A Diquis/Chiriqui Pendant. 22K gold. 1000-1500CE. Costa Rica. 129.6g. 3 3/8" x 2 3/4". Provenance: From the Ehrich Locke Family.

A Veraguas Pendant. 18K gold. 1000-1500CE. Costa Rica. 12.4g. 1 1/4" x 1/2". Provenance: From the Ehrich Locke Family.

A Veraguas Pendant. 22K gold. 1000-1500CE. Costa Rica. 12.5g. 1" x 3/4". Provenance: From the Ehrich Locke Family.

A Diquis Pendant. 22K gold. 1000-1500CE. Costa Rica. 9.7g. 3/4" x 2 7/8". Provenance: From the Ehrich Locke Family.

Rare Taino (1000-1500 CE) Ceremonial Monolithic Axe. Made of a fine grained hard stone similar to basalt. In the form of a snake's head resting at the top of the stone blade, with its tail extending d

A Diquis/Chiriqui Pendant. 14K gold. 1000-1500CE. Costa Rica. 9.1g. 1 1/2" x 1 3/4". Provenance: From the Ehrich Locke Family.

Taino (1000-1500 CE) Cohoba Anthropic Inhaler. Made of a dark green/gray even-grained hard stone, possibly basalt. Crouched position. Top of head reveals frog head brow, a symbolic device originating

Carved from black hard stone. Caribbean Islands Taino. 1000-1500AD. 8.5"L x 5.5"W

The fine long example on wood display is accompanied by an appraisal entry from Mr. Richard Keresey completed for the Soslands in October of 1978. Measures 24.75 inches tall. Provenance: The estate of

3 Spiro Focus Points from the Leo Paul Davis collection (1"-1 3/4"). OK. Very fine examples of various types