Taino Marine Mammal Bone Zemi Pendant

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean, Hispaniola, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A stone pendant carved to resemble a Zemi, a term referring to a deity, ancestor, or earth spirit believed to be inhabited by powerful spirit

A stone Zemi figure in seating position. 9-3/4" H; 12 lbs. Ex collection, Bronx, NY

A stone Zemi figure in crouching position, suspension holes. 3-1/2" L Provenance: Ex. Collection, New York, NY

A Taino Zemi head, flat carved stone with classic Zemi facial features. Dimensions: 7-3/8" H x 6' W; Weight: 4 lbs 3 oz. Provenance: Ex private collection, Bronx, NY NOTE: This lot has a reserve.

Pre-columbian Taino Zemi from the Dominican Republic, ca.1000-1500 A.D. Crouching skeletal figure with incised geometric decoration. Large and scarce example! 8-9/16" in height.

Pre-columbian Taino Zemi from the Dominican Republic, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. Standing humanoid figure decorated with several incised decoration and carved from a green stone. Measurement:7-3/4\" in height

8 3/8" Taino Zemi Three Pointer. Hispaniola. Deeply polished brown hardstone with detailed engraving. Very fine condition. 1200-1500 AD. One of the best we've seen in terms of artistry and form. Ex-Jo

"Narwhal in Linden, #5279", carved and painted wood, incised "Wayne A. Robbins, 3/30/22" verso, 6 1/2" x 32 1/2". Good condition.

A stone Taino axe, green stone with zemi figure, axe head and handle. 7" H; 2 lbs. 4 oz. Provenance: Ex collection, Bronx, NY

Pre-columbian Taino Anthropomorphic Zemi from the Dominican Republic, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. Depictiting the god Yucahu, god of the sean and sky. This striking example features a stylized anthropomorphic

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

Pre-Columbian Taino Zemi Stone, Heavy patina, Mineralization., Measurements: 7 3/4" L x 3 3/4" W x 4" D

Pre-Columbian Taino Zemi Stone, Heavy patina, Mineralization., Measurements: 6 1/2" L x 3 3/4" W x 3" D

Taino Zemi God of Pure White Shell A fine compact carving from dense thick shell, either from the local version of the giant clam or from the thick part of a conch shell. Other lots here say about the

A gray stone Zemi with decorative banding under face. 8" L; 4.4 lbs.

6 1/2"H x 4"W

A stone carved Zemi suspension holes on reverse. 4-1/4" H Provenance" Ex collection, Bronx, NY

Taino Zemi or Tri-Form. With human like face at one end and embossed legs bend backwards in an awkward position. Dense black/grey stone probably basalt. Measures 7 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 4 3/4". Provenance:

Taino Zemi or Three Pointer, Type 2, Only carved by the Taino Culture circa 1000-1500 AD, Zemis are thought to represent mountains, finely engraved on back side of cone, the design incorporating a sec

Ancient Chinese Bronze Mirror Marine Mammals Grapes. Diameter 6 5/8 inches.

TWO LITHOGRAPHS OF MARINE MAMMALS19th Century“Plate XXVII Cetacea” and “Plate XXVIII Cetacea”.Framed 11.75” x 13.5”.

A Taino Zemi with large face, 8" L; 6 Lbs.; Provenance: Ex. Collection, Bronx, NY

A Taino Zemi, head in center, legs on each end. 8" L; 4 lbs. Provenance: Ex collection, Bronx, NY

A Taino Zemi with wide gapping mouth, large eyes, incised designs. 13" x 9" x 5" Provenance: Ex French Collection