Pre-Columbian Taino Stone Tortoise Effigy
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Caribbean/Florida, Arawak People, Taino, ca. 15th century CE. An adorable stone turtle, hand-carved to feature a flattened annular shell with a pointed tail and an extended head. Incised decoration adorns the carapace and marginal of the shell, while the stylized head presents huge, target-motif eyes, delineated nostrils, and a tapered snout. The periphery features 4 rectangular legs shown in relief, and the underside features a pair of concentric circles representing the anus. Size: 6.1" L x 4" W x 1.5" H (15.5 cm x 10.2 cm x 3.8 cm)
Provenance: private J. Hart Collection, Houston, Texas, USA, acquired mid-1970's
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#174545
Provenance: private J. Hart Collection, Houston, Texas, USA, acquired mid-1970's
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.
#174545
Condition
A few nicks and abrasions, as well as indentations on underside, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice preservation of incised detail.
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Pre-Columbian Taino Stone Tortoise Effigy
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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