Taino Classic Macrois Head, Dominican Republic

Taino Classic Macrois Head. Though similar to portrait heads, the Macrois type is defined by a dominant head on a rather narrow pedestal. In some cases the pedestal is canoe shaped as in this example.

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean, perhaps Dominican Republic, Taino (Arawak) Indians, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A hand-carved stone head of highly stylized form depicting the head of a female, perhaps the goddess

Taino Zemi-Like Marble Head (1000-1500 CE). This type of translucent marble is typically found on the Samana Peninsula in the Dominican Republic. The head likely represents a deceased elite ancestral

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Taino, ca. 10th to 16th century CE. A fascinating stone sculpture known as a zemi - the representation of a god, spirit, or ancestor - featuring a hauntin

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean area, perhaps Dominican Republic, Taino (Arawak) Indians, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. An abstract simian head that is hand-carved from dense, light-brown stone. The expressive counte

Pre-columbian Taino Stone Marker or Mask from The Dominican Republic, ca. 100-1500 A.D. A large stone carved in the form of a skeletal face typical of the Taino culture with a geometric head band. Thi

Pre-columbian Taino Stone Marker or Mask from The Dominican Republic, ca. 100-1500 A.D. A large stone carved in the form of a skeletal face typical of the Taino culture with a geometric head band. 8-3

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

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

Taino Anthropic Ax. Extended jawline with profuse dental display. Huge head band. An embossed collar encircles the neck. Odd shaped ax form. Originally collected in the Dominican Republic Magnetite. F

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

Taino. Scarce Macrois Head. Defined by tabular erect skull modification, skull like persona, and narrow canoe shaped pedestal base. Face is notably 3 dimensional. Named after the area of the Dominican

Taino Culture, Dominican Republic, Caribbean, 13th–15th century, of ovoid round form, with two Zemi Mask lugs, 5" x 8 1/2" diam, 10 1/2" wide at lugs, weathered, checked, some loss.

Taino Culture, Dominican Republic, Caribbean,13th–15th century, of tapered round form, with Zem Mask lugs, 2 1/4" x 6 1/2" diam, weathered, checked, three holes from later mounting.

Large Taino Celt, Dominican Republic, ca. 200 B.C. - 400 A.D. Dark green hard stone with unblemished edge and point. Dimensions: 7-3/4" H; Weight: 1 lb. 2.8 oz Provenance: Ex. G. Ford Collection, Broo

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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

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Taino, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. This is one of the most interesting zemis we have seen due to its material which is symbolically significant in Taino culture

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean area, perhaps Dominican Republic, Taino (Arawak) Indians, ca. 14th century CE. A spectacular ceremonial stool known as a duho, impressively hand-carved in the form of an other

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean area, perhaps Dominican Republic, Taino (Arawak) Indians, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A fabulous stone zemi figure boasting a characteristically evocative visage comprised of huge, s

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean area, perhaps Dominican Republic, Taino (Arawak) Indians, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. An incredibly well-preserved stone zemi of a Taino dog deity known as Opiyel Guobiran shown in a

Native American, Dominican Republic, Taino, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE; Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Tairona, ca. 200 to 1000 CE; Pre-Columbian, Peru / Andean, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. An attractive gold, turquoise,

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 Taino Greenstone Trigonolito Dominican Republic, Circa 1000-1500 A.D. Width 4 3/4 inches (12.07 cm). Size Width 4 3/4 inches (12.07 cm).