Taino Spherolith / Ceremonial Game Ball

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean, Taino, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A fascinating and rare artifact from the Caribbean, a coral that is polished into a nearly perfect sphere. Ball courts have been found in parts of

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean, Taino, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. Carved in the form of a near perfect sphere, this is a stone ball created by the Taino peoples, perhaps for use in a ceremonial ball game. This ba

A Taino ceremonial game ball, incised geometric pattern. Dimensions: 4-1/4" dia.; Weight: 4 lbs. Provenance: Private collection, Bronx, NY

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean, Taino, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A hand-carved stone spherolith or ball exhibiting soft white and yellow hues. Stone spheres like this one are found in burials of the Ciboney and

A Taino spiked ceremonial ball, cream colored stone. 3-1/2" Dia.; 1 lb. The Pre-Columbian Taino stone ceremonial game ball is a rare and historic artifact that showcases the skill and creativity of th

A Taino spiked ceremonial ball, dark brown stone. 2-1/2" Dia.; 15 oz. The Pre-Columbian Taino stone ceremonial game ball is a rare and historic artifact that showcases the skill and creativity of the

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean, Taino, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A pair of balls, carved in the form of a near perfect sphere, and perhaps for use in a ceremonial ball game. Stone spheres have been found in buri

A Taino Votive Ceremonial stone game ball, incised with geometric pattern. 3-5/8 " dia.; 2 lbs. Provenance: Ex collection, New York, NY

A cream colored stone game ball with concentric circle design. 4" Dia.; 3 lbs. 11 oz. Provenance: Ex collection, New York, NY

A very large Native American Indian Artifact Ceremonial Game Ball, hand-tooled and have collectors number. Measures 10" x 10 3/4"

Largest example at 4 1/4" across, no other decorated ball has ever been found to be offered at auction. Untouched from burial. Perfect condition and this large one ranks up with the best. As written a

A stone game ball, dimpled and with incised designs. Dimensions: 9cm x 9cm Provenance: Ex collection, New York, NY

A rare large game ball of white stone, laboriously polished once used in the games. All Taino artifacts guaranteed, without reserves and offered at a fracton of "big" auction s. A large example at 3"

Special large game ball once used in the games. All guaranteed. Without reserves and offered at a small fraction of "big " auction huses. A particularly large example at 3 3/4" across, very few other

A Taino ceremonial ball, incised, 2-3/4" Dia. Provenance: Ex. Private collection, Bronx, NY

Taino Pre-Columbian Ceremonial Ball. With 4 incised bird heads running in a band around ball. The bird heads can be inverted to reveal a second abstract face. On either sides of the band ie top and bo

**Originally Listed At $600** Pre-Columbian, Dominican Republic, Taino or Ciboney people, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A smooth, round, grey serpentine ball with a milky white natural inclusion forming a curv

Pre-Columbian, Dominican Republic, Taino or Ciboney peoples, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A smooth, pale-grey mottled stone ball with light and dark inclusions forming a marbled appearance across the body. St

**Originally Listed At $450** Pre-Columbian, Dominican Republic, Taino or Ciboney peoples, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A smooth, round, dark gray-green mottled stone ball with russet and black inclusions. St

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean, Taino culture, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A hand-carved stone spherolith or ball hewn from mottled olive green, tan, and dark-gray hues. Stone spheres like this one are found in bu

Originally offered at $450... Pre-Columbian, Caribbean, Taino, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. Carved in the form of a near perfect sphere, a stone ball created by the Taino peoples, perhaps for use in a ceremo

Carribean Islands One of a collection of ten, all being offered in this sale. 3”w

Carribean Islands One of a collection of ten, all being offered in this sale. 3.5”w

A Taino Stone ceremonial Ball, incised. 6-3/4" dia. Provenance: Ex. Private collection, Bronx, NY