Exceptionally large Taino lignum vitae Duho, low

Carved from a single piece of lignum vitae. Anthrophic form with four stout legs and geometric swirls on upper front portion of seat. Genitals represented on underside, ca. 1000-1500 AD. 15 3/4" long.

Early 19th century. Substantial turned mortar with good patina. Age splits and edge loss. 18"h. 10.75"d.

Dimensions: Dia 8" x H 16" Condition: several major cracks, still intact

Taino. Extremely rare lignum vitae zemi. There are none any museums I have visited in the Dominican Republic or Cuba. It represents Yucahu the god of planting and fertility. Provenance: ex- Collection

Taino. Unique Wooden (lignum vitae) cohoba serving vessel depicting shamanic human to crocodile transformation. Cohoba was the hallucinogen used by the Taino to reach a transcendental state. No other

A LARGE 19TH CENTURY TREEN LIGNUM VITAE HEAVY WOOD PESTLE AND MORTAR. Mortar 24 cm x 18cm. (2)

Taino (c. 1000-1500 CE) Wooden Zemi made of Lignum Vitae. This wood is related to the creosote tree and is bug and decay resistant. Therefore the Greater Antilles is fortunate to have rare wooden cere

Taino (c. 1000-1500 CE). An elegant Woodpecker carved on vomit stick made from lignum vitae. Vomit sticks or purging spatulas were used prior to ingesting cohoba to rid the body of impurity‰Ûªs th

Three large turned exotic hardwood covered jars, 20th century, two examples appear to be lignum vitae. Dimensions:Heights range from 17 1/2 to 21 1/4in. Provenance:From a Main Line collection.

Nineteenth and 20th centuries. Three small framed mirrors, small game board, three wooden bowl: one broken, one with large chip and one repaired a make-do inkwell and a lignum vitae turned jar with co

Vitae wheels, Hand forged iron hook with bound rope work / hemp ( Nice Nautical Craftsmanship )

Taino. An extraordinary full figure vomit spatula featuring a large cacique (chief) finale. He is portrayed as if sitting on a duho. He holds his knees and stares into space, a typical Taino design fe

An exceptionally large Chinese famille verte bowl, decorated with various court and animated scenes, flowers, birds, scrolls and antiquities, H 22,5 - ø 59,5 cm

Exceptionally Large Hand-Painted Porcelain Chinese Rose Medallion Bowl. Bowl is attributed to the 19th century Qing dynasty period. The bowl is decorated with gold gilt, beautiful frames and medallion

17" tall

Realistic form. Hand signed. 16" long

18th century, export for the English market, possibly Chinese, lignum vitae and/or other tropical exotic dense highly figured hard woods throughout, very heavy, dovetailed drawers with tropical second

Exceptionally Large Kinetic Metal Wind Mobile. Primary Colors plus Black and White Paddles. Dimensions: H: 95 inches: W: 95 inches: D: 50 inches ---

A PAIR OF EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE RECONSTITUTED STONE GARDEN URNS, with detachable covers, the bulbous urns with a fluted girdle and stiff-leaf patterned narrowband and rim, adorned with swags of fruiting

An exceptionally large Satsuma vase with lid on ceramic base, Emperor decor, Japan 19th century. Condition: Multiple restaurations. (28 x 40 x 94 cm)

Exceptionally Large Chinese Parcel Gilt Bronze Figure of a Bodhisattva 19th-20th Century The robed figure depicted on cushion base displaying a two-handed mudra. Height 25 inches. C

Lot 93 An Exceptionally Large Enameled Porcelain Satsuma Floor Vase large gold luster vase with intricate painted enamel scenes of birds, Japanese warriors and a beauty in a snowy winter landscape, a

An exceptionally large statue 'Our Lady of Sorrows' with a sword made of silver. The statue is made of sculptured oak, during the 19th century. (L:55 x W:65 x H:205 cm)

Property of a Palm Beach Lady FINE CARVED LIGNUM VITAE OPEN ARMCHAIRS, Of imposing size possibly for India trade. Height 42 in. Width 31 1/2 in. Depth 26 in.