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Taino Ancestral Face (1000-1500 CE)

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Taino (1000-1500 CE) Anthromorphic Cemi/Stamp: Taino (1000-1500 CE) Anthropomorphic Cemi/Stamp.Fine grained hard stone. The squatting figure with large head, expressive face and drilled holes next to the eyes. The chest incised with a yonic symbol

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Taino Ancestral Face (1000-1500 CE). A fine grained and smoothly carved stone ancestral face with a well defined eye ridge and exaggerated ear spools; and deep set eyes and expressive mouth. 3.25"L x 3.5"W, (8 x 9 cm).

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Taino Ancestral Face (1000-1500 CE)

Name: Taino Ancestral Face (1000-1500 CE)
SKU: 48462839
Price: 750 USD
Availability: InStock

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