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Taino Figural Zemi

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Authentic Taino Stone Zemi Figural Amulet: Pre-Columbian, Caribbean / Florida, Taino people, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. An intriguing male zemi figural amulet, hand-carved from a mottled black-and-white stone, with abstract and enigmatic features. T

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Unusual Taino Figural Axe: Taino. Unusual Ax with two figures. An Anthropic form supports an inverted bird on his/her head. A band of symbols runs across front. Made from a heavy fine grained grey green stone. Purchased in 1967

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7 3/4" Taino Zemi Three Pointer. Hispaniola.: 7 3/4" Taino Zemi Three Pointer. Hispaniola. 1200-1500 AD. Well polished, very fine condition. Ex-Sardofsky, Frank Toplak estate. Puttera COA

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Rare Pair of Taino Stone Amulets - Ex-Peter Arnovick: **Originally Listed At $150** Pre-Columbian, Caribbean / Florida, Taino people, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. Two petite Taino figural amulets, one carved from a white stone with dark inclusions, and the other

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9" Squatting Zemi. Taino, Hispaniola. Well carved with detailed engraving front and back.: 9" Squatting Zemi. Taino, Hispaniola. Well carved with detailed engraving front and back. Stands up. Polished black hardstone. Ex-Burton/Teubner

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Pre-columbian Taino Anthropomorphic Zemi: Pre-columbian Taino Anthropomorphic Zemi from the Dominican Republic, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. This striking example features a stylized anthropomorphic figure that depicts a skull-like human with circular

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A Taino Best. Figural Grinding Pestle.: Of bold and exuberant form, likely for communal use or implement of a Cucique or his high priest. A ceremonial pestle, under custody and care of a high born, dates late 2nd to 3rd phase from around 11

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A Taino Best Figural Grinding Pestle: Of bold and exuberant form, likely for communal use or implement of a Cacique or his high priest. A ceremonial pestle, under custody and care of a high born, dates late 2nd to 3rd phase from around 11

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Pre Columbian Taino Stone Figural Pounder Statue: Very Unique Pre Columbian Taino Stone Figural Pounder. Made of some kind of stone. Has good weight and is in good overall condition for age. About 6.5"T x 3.5"W

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Rare Taino Carved Stone Zemi Amulet: **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.

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6" Taino Effigy Axe featuring Zemi Zoomorphic figure.: 6" Taino Effigy Axe featuring Zemi Zoomorphic figure. Caribbean Islands. A very well made and highly developed example. Fine condition. Polished green Hardstone. Circa 1400's. Ex-Dr. John Mountjoy

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Ancient Taino Hachas: Grey stone. Figural termination. 39 cm. , 15.3 inches

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Pre-Columbian Zemi Stone Figure: A large Taino stone figure, 11" L x 7" H x 6-1/2" W; 16 Lbs. Provenance: Ex collection, Miami, Fla acquired from European collection.

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Pre-Columbian Taino Figure Pendant: A stone Zemi figure in seating position. 9-3/4" H; 12 lbs. Ex collection, Bronx, NY

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Pre-Columbian Taino Yoke: A game ball yoke with Zemi figure. 9-1/2" Dia. Provenance: Ex private collection, New York, NY

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Taino Figural Zemi. Made of tan-grey hard-stone. Well defined facial features with frog like legs at opposite end. Slight concave base. This form is unique to Antillean cultures. Dating c1000-1500AD. Size: 5'' x 6'' x 3'' (13 x 15 x 8 cm). Provenance: Larry Roberts, author of Taino Sculpture: Art of the Gods.

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Taino Figural Zemi

Name: Taino Figural Zemi
SKU: 51047973
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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