An elegantly made Taino figural puberty fid

A stone puberty fid used to deflower girls at first menstruation. Zemi figure at curved handle. Dimensions: 5-3/4" L; Weight: 4.8 oz. Rovenance: Ex. Private collection, Bronx, NY NOTE: This lot has a

This Taino Bird-Man Puberty Fid and Smoke Blower exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship and technological expertise, firmly establishing it as a pinnacle of ritual artistry. Size: 7.25'' x 1.25'' x 1.2

Taino Stone Puberty Fid. Diorite. Fids were used at transition ceremonies after a young maiden's first menstruation. They assured accessibility to males and thus reproduction. Decorated stone fids are

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.

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

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

apparently unmarked but possibly staffordshire possibly prince and princess, both figures elegantly elegantly clothed,possibly made in England, english porcelain collectible, some wear to paint, measu

Taino. Full figure anthropomorphic purging or vomit spatula. Figural stone spatulas were another implement made only by the Taino. Large ear ornaments brace the sides of head. Two "ghost faces" can be

Important/Rare Taino Deflowering Fid (1000-1500 CE). Used when young women reached puberty. Featuring a human animal (lizard) transformation with a band of water symbols just under figure. Beautifully

Steuben cut glass Penguin Floe Glass sculpture by George Thompson. The sculpture depicts a cut glass crystal to resemble an ice berg with two figural penguins made out of black enamel, 18k yellow gold

Steuben cut glass Penguin Floe Glass sculpture by George Thompson, circa 1970. The sculpture depicts a cut glass crystal to resemble an ice berg with two figural penguins made out of black enamel, yel

RARE – Two versions, 1923 J. Viard for Richard Hudnut RSVP and Plaza clear/frost perfume bottles (subtle difference to widths and leaf patterns), figural stoppers (one made in two pieces, a mor

Custom made by Randy Holden, Elegantly Twisted Rustic Furniture from Maine. This is a one of a kind extraordinary work of art that was custom built in 2006. Adirondack furniture of this quality rarely

Custom made by Randy Holden, Elegantly Twisted Rustic Furniture from Maine. This is a one of a kind extraordinary work of art that was custom built in 2006. Adirondack furniture of this quality rarely

3 Patricia Breen made in Poland hand painted glass figural christmas tree ornaments including large Santa clause holding San Francisco trolley, Santa head w/ chefs hat, and snowman. 2 have original ta

19th C. French Figural Bronze Baccarat Liqueur Set Tantalus, Made for the Chinese market! 11" x 9" x H 19.5"

In the manner of an example by Francois Linke and Leon Message, Paris that was made for the 1904 World's Fair. Kingwood veneer richly decorated with gilt bronze mounts, including C and S scrolls and a

Silver Plate, French Made! Centerpiece: H 19.5" x W 20" / Candelabras: H 27" x W 24"

An antique German or Austrian gilt solid silver figural decanter with a stopper. The decanter is made in the shape of a parrot on a figural base. The decanter is adorned with engraved detailed pattern

Two Tairona Gold Figural Pendants Colombia, c. 700-1400 AD Both of similar size and style, made of hollow cast gold alloy (tumbaga). One holding a plant-like object

wood, bamboo, rattan, greyish brown patina, 62 wooden sticks with indicated ("adu zatua") heads, with rattan fixed to wooden strip, sticks partly missing, dam.; long strings of sticks made of differen

Fanti/Ashanti, Ivory Coast/Liberia/Ghana, figural stool with a person lying down supporting the seat, light-brown in color, well carved and quite dramatic, probably made traditionally for an important

19th C. Louis XIV Style Parisian Made Marble Top Commode, Kingwood, Tulipwood and Walnut Shaped Front Having Two Small Drawers Over Two Full Drawers with Gilt Bronze Figural Pulls, Rounded Corners wit

Ferdinando Vichi (1875-1945) alabaster figural lamp with globe top shade over carved pillar surrounded by three classical standing women support on shaped base, marked "Made in Italy F. Vichi Firenze"