Taino Bird Cemi/Stamp

Taino Bird Cemi/Stamp (1000-1500 CE). Smooth, soft feel from frequent handling. The engraving depicts a big bill bird with wings represented as bird heads. On the base, a group of symbolic notations f

A Captivating Taino Bird Cemi/Stamp, a remarkable artifact that offers a glimpse into the rich artistic tradition of the Taino culture. This exquisite piece showcases intricate details and expert craf

Taino. Paired snakes and birds. Cemi/stamp. The curvature of the relief carved twin snakes embrace a pair of engraved abstract bird heads. Secondary faces are incorporated into the snakes noses. The s

Taino Frog-Man Cemi/Stamp (1000-1500 CE) with full base interlocking bird head symbol. This motif represents rain and wind and is associated with fertility and planting. Made possibly of a high grade

Taino Large Stone Cemi/Stamp. Magnetite. This fully engraved Cemi depicts a bird, head resting in wings that cover front and sides that are slightly embossed. Elaborate symbolic display of swirls and

A beautifully carved breccia Taino Cemi/Stamp in the form of a bird figure, c. AD 1000 - 1500, in a tan/yellow breccia. Well-carved in a compact pose, the bird's feet underneath the body and head faci

Taino Frog-Man Cemi/Stamp (1000-1500 CE). Likely held to address fertility and water as frogs were deities of these environments. Reverse depicts two interlocked bird heads. Made of a green spotted se

Taino. Large head with bird on forehead whose long beak is incorporated into the nose of the primary head. Arms extend from eyes to rest as hands under subjects chin. Large pierced ear spools symboliz

Taino Large head with bird on forehead whose long beak is incorporated into the nose of the primary head. Arms extend from eyes to rest as hands under subjects chin. Large pierced ear spools symbolize

Taino Cemi/Stamp Head (1000-1500 CE). Published in "Taino Sculpture: Art Of the Gods" page 47. Picture 59. Reverse, a set of undulating interfacing lines. Made of marble, with well defined face and a

This remarkable Taino Bird Axe-Form showcases the ingenuity and artistic prowess of the Taino people. Size: 6.5'' x 2'' x 1.5'' (17 x 5 x 4 cm). Crafted with meticulous detail, the three-dimensional b

Taino Tan Stone Cemi/Stamp Depicting Human to Frog Transition (1000-1500 CE). Cemis are ceremonial devices used for ritual display. Though the base is highly decorated with an engraved Anthropic figur

A stone Taino bird stone, with large feathers, head finial, curved leg. 8" L; 3 lbs. 12 oz. Provenance: Ex collection, Bronx, NY

Taino Big Beak Bird Pestle (1000-1500CE) Possibly a Toucan, as they were kept as pets. This ceremonial piece was used to crush cohoba seeds, the hallucinogen used by the Taino. Birds were considered g

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

Marble Bird pendant. Taino bird carvings are some of the best new word avian sculptures produced in the New World as this piece exemplifies. Traditionally carved in the round they are better designed

This remarkable Taino Bird-Man (Shaman) Cohoba Inhaler showcases intricate details and symbolic elements that reflect the rich artistic traditions of the Taino culture. Size: 3.75'' x 1.5'' x 1.5'' (1

Taino Bird-Shape Pendant (1000-1500 CE) made of fossil coral. Long stylized beak with abstract wings. Eyes are slit indicating visionary trance. Size: 2.25'' x 2'' (6 x 5 cm).

Taino Figural Bird Ax (1000-1500 CE). Small volutes at center may represent feet. Large eyes suggest bird, possibly an owl. Simple but imposing. Size: 9'' x 4.5'' x 1.5'' (23 x 11 x 4 cm). Provenance:

A stone pelican, sitting position, long beak, tail feathers, incised design at sides. Suspension hole at neck. Dimensions: 8cm x 5cm Provenance: Ex. Collection, New York, NY

Taino. Anthropo-zoomorphic cohoba snuffer, type 1. Inhalers were used to consume the botanical hallucinogen cohoba. The triangulate nose points to a reptilian transition from human form. Subject pushe

Taino Pre-Columbian Bird Spoon. Ceremonial two headed spoon. The head facing the viewer is a bird. The one at top of head is zoomorphic. The back of the spoon has two interlocking bird heads that ofte

Taino Stone Bird Head Snake Effigy (1000-1500 CE). A common reference to Quetzalcoatl of Mayan mythology. Twin head bird symbol next to head. Size: 1.25'' x 4'' x 4.75'' (3 x 10 x 12 cm). Provenance:

Taino. Stone reclining birdman Cemi in transition. The stone is a beautiful variegated color of browns and gold. The eyes are slit indicating subject is in a hallucinogenic trance. Birds were shaman a