Taino Yacahu-form Zemi

Taino Zemi. Large eyes and gaping mouth typical of Yacahu, the Taino's supreme male god. A dog face appears as "ghost" face incorporated into the nose. Nicely detailed deeply incised curvilinear desig

Taino Tri-Form Zemi. Made of Andesite. The Face is attributed to Yacahu the god of planting. Measures 3 1/2" x 1 1/4" x 3". Provenance: Larry Roberts, author of Taino Sculpture: "Art of the Gods." Ple

**Originally Listed At $500** Pre-Columbian, Caribbean/Florida, Arawak People, Taino, ca. 15th century CE. A wonderful, hand-carved figure known as a zemi, displaying an abstract, ovoid form. The mini

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 Mask-Like Form (1000-1500 CE). Similar to a ZEMI. Excellent craftsmanship, with precise facial engraving featuring nicely conceived eyes and mouth. Surrounds and crisp symbolic notations. Pierce

Large Taino Serpentine Frog-Man Form (1000-1500 CE). Large serpentine frog-man/zemi--like form. Nicely polished to capture the luminous quality of the stone. åÊFigure is in transition from human to

Taino Culture, Dominican Republic, Caribbean, 13th–15th century, of ovoid round form, with two Zemi Mask lugs, 5" x 8 1/2" diam, 10 1/2" wide at lugs, weathered, checked, some loss.

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean/Florida, Arawak People, Taino, ca. 15th century CE. A fascinating stone carving of a stylized figure known as a zemi, presenting an ovoid form. Highly abstract and minimalisti

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean, Arawak People, Taino, ca. 15th century CE. A remarkable, hand-carved stone figure known as a zemi, presenting in an abstract, ovoid form. Gazing forward from bulging eyes, th

A powerful and early example of full form, 2nd phase, circa 1000-1200 AD Exceptionally carved allover and with a full bodied relief of a humanoid/Zemi and a pair of owl head nodules in pale green ston

Pre-Columbian, Hispaniola, Greater Antilles Islands, Taino / Arawak Indians, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A remarkably well-preserved stone zemi figure presenting in a traditional 3-pointed form known as a tr

Pre-columbian Taino Frog Zemi from The Doninican Republic, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. Skeletal form frog leaning on a rock. In La Hispaniola the frog was associated with females and females functions. In the

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean, Arawak People, Taino, ca. 15th century CE. A fascinating stone carving of ovoid form showing a stylized squatting figure with slender limbs and hands placed together. Covered

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.

**Originally Listed At $550** Pre-Columbian, Caribbean, Arawak People, Taino, ca. 15th century CE. A fascinating stone carving of ovoid form showing a stylized squatting figure with slender limbs and

**Originally Listed At $500** Pre-Columbian, Caribbean/Florida, Arawak People, Taino, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A wonderful stone stamp used for body or fabric decoration with the form of a crouching zemi

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

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