Full Zemi Carved Celt, Imp't Taino Rarity

Large, of 9 1/4", this a larger and more fully carved of the very few known, Carved for and used by a highest Cacique, not as a weapon but as a badge of rank. A very fine polished black stone, almost

One of the world’s best, a badge or symbol of highest rank, the former property of a regional Cacique ( High Chief) or, of his highest priest. Beautifully carved, a full Zemi God figure and wit

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

PETALOID CELT. A FINE DEEP RELIEF CARVED MALE CACIQUE (CHIEF) OR AN ANCESTRAL BEING. DEPICTED AS SITTING, THE ROUND (DILATED) EYES AND GAPING MOUTH ARE ALL SYMBOLIC OF HALLUCINOGENIC INTOXICATION. THE

Carribean Islands 1000-1500 A D Provenance French Collection. 4.5"L x 3"W

Fine Taino Stone Carved Zemi God Of the many here, this particular Taino Zemi God amulet, I remember well. It was dug on St. Thomas, in the U.S. Virgins. The boy who brought it to me was digging the f

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 finely carved full figure Taino Cohoba spoon, likely used during rituals where large quantities of cohoba were consumed. Such ritual implements were finely made. The spoon likely represents a god or

**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.

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

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, Caribbean Islands, Dominican Republic, Arawak People, Taino, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A large effigy figure known as a zemi carved from stone, depicting a figure lying on his back with hand

A stone carved Celt with kneeling animal at handle, abstract incised design at handle. Dimensions: 5-1/4" h; Weight: 2 oz. Provenance; Ex. Private collection, Bronx, NY 257>10

A stone carved Celt with kneeling animal at handle, abstract incised design at handle. Dimensions: 5-1/4" h; Weight: 2 oz. Provenance; Ex. Private collection, Bronx, NY

From an untested beautiful bluish deep green stone, we believe it is a local Dominican Republic mined or river found jade. Mid to third phase, about 1200-1500 AD, the head of the Zemi god. Good carvin

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean area, perhaps Dominican Republic, Taino (Arawak) Indians, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A hand-carved stone celt depicting an abstract avian creature on the obverse face. The bird domi

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

Caribbean, 13th-15th c. CE. Skull like head of Zemi, in stone, with a weathered finish, 2 3/4" x 4" x 4 1/2". Good condition.

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

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean, Taino, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A stunning and scarce life-sized face of a zemi (sometimes cemi) carved from a single piece of coral! The forward-facing visage is relief carved w

Full form. Well carved with bat heads. Diameter 12"X 14"

Pre-Columbian, Dominican Republic, Taino/Ciboney peoples, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A massive ceremonial stone celt or axe head, hand-carved from a mottled brown and black stone. The petaloid axe has a sle

**Originally Listed At $300** Pre-Columbian, Caribbean / Florida, Arawak people, Taino, ca. 11th to 15th century CE. An intriguing, hand-carved stone Zemi head with a round but stable base, sloping wa

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Dominican Republic, Taino, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A lovely ceremonial hand axe known as a celt, hand-carved from mottled emerald-green hardstone with dark inclus