Superb & Important Taino Coral Zemi Face

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

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

Pre-Columbian, Hispaniola, Greater Antilles Islands, Taino/ Arawak Indians, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. Among the only items specifically referenced by Spanish chroniclers of the 15th century. Classically fo

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean area, perhaps Dominican Republic, Taino (Arawak) Indians, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. What a find! A magnificent stone ceremonial stool known as a duho, impressively hand-carved in t

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 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

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

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

Hispaniola, Greater Antilles Islands, Taino/ Arawak Indians, ca. 1000-1500 CE. This striking example features a stylized anthropomorphic face that depicts a skull-like human face with circular sunken

Hispaniola, Greater Antilles Islands, Taino/ Arawak Indians, ca. 1000-1500 CE. This striking example features a stylized anthropomorphic face that depicts a skull-like human face with circular sunken

Pre-columbian Taino Anthropomorphic Three pointer from the Dominican Republic, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. This striking example features a stylized anthropomorphic face that depicts a skull-like human face wi

Pre-Columbian Taino style stone zemi yoke from The Dominican Republic, ca. 1200 CE. Broken and glued from 4 pieces with break lines visible. Carved from a green stone with a human face and bird with g

Missing one piece of coral to right of face. Bolo 3" long. MH. IMPORTANT: Before bidding, please read the terms and conditions. When you registered for the auction you agreed to these terms and will b

**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

With turquoise, onyx, coral, and mother-of-pearl. Signed Deane Qualo. 17-1/2" long. Central pendant 1-1/4". IMPORTANT: Before bidding, please read the terms and conditions below. When you registered f

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean area, perhaps Dominican Republic, Taino (Arawak) Indians, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. What a find! A magnificent marble ceremonial stool known as a duho, impressively hand-carved in

IMPORTANT CORAL AND DIAMOND BRACELET, the carved coral links alternated by pave set diamond links totalling approx. 8.55 ct. L. 20.6 cm. 110 grams.

China important coral group carved with figures circa 1900Region: CHINASizes: H=280mm L=130mmWeight (K): 0,83kgCondition: at first glance - good condition - no restoration - no repair

One of the best, a badge or symbol of highest rank, the former property of a regional Cacique, (High Chief) or, of his highest Priest. Beautifully carved and with a laboriously rendered high polish, t

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.

IMPORTANT CHINESE CARVED CORAL STATUE, the large piece of coral carved depicting a lady with flowers accompanied by 2 little boys. China, 19th/20th century. With a carved wooden stand. Coral statue H.

IMPORTANT CHINESE CARVED CORAL STATUE, depicting a temple lion. L. 7 cm. W. 3.8 cm. H. 3.5 cm. 140.2 grams. With a carved wooden stand.