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An interesting Taino pendant from Hispaniola

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An interesting Taino pendant from Hispaniola

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An interesting Taino pendant from Hispaniola, ca. AD 1000 – 1500. This finely made ceramic piece is 3-1/2 in long and depicts a deity figure with long arms. The headdress is perforated for suspension. Heavy mineral deposits and root marks. Ex-Montreal estate.

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An interesting Taino pendant from Hispaniola

Name: An interesting Taino pendant from Hispaniola
SKU: 46663103
Price: 150 USD
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Estimate $300 - $400

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