2 TAINO ZEMI CARVINGS WOOD & TRIGONOLITO2Taino Zemi carvings. Trigonolito style wood carving, 9 1/2"L x 5 1/2"H; stone trigonolito carving, 3 1/2"L x 3 1/8"H. Wood carving minor chips throughout, split to underside....
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TAINO (C. 1000-1500 CE) ANTHROPIC ZEMITaino(c. 1000-1500 CE) Anthropic Zemi or "three pointer." These were only made by the Taino and the specific purpose remains ξa mystery. Of all the ceremonial goods produced...
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TAINO (C. 1000-1500 CE) WOODEN ZEMI(LIGNUM VITAE)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...
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TAINO STONE ZEMI W/ TRANSFORMATION FIGUREPre-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,...
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FINE TAINO STONE TRIGONOLITH ZEMIPre-Columbian,Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Taino, ca. 15th century CE. This is a fine example of a "three pointer" or "trigonolith" stone zemi head - a human effigy face carved from a...
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FINE TAINO / ARAWAK STONE ZEMI FIGUREPre-Columbian,Caribbean, Taino culture, Arawak People, ca. 15th century CE. A superb hand-carved stone figural effigy in ovoid form presenting a highly stylized figure known as a zemi....
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RARE TAINO STONE ZEMI STAMP W/ LINEARGLYPHSPre-Columbian, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Taino, ca. 15th century CE. This is a remarkable hand-carved zemi figural stamp made from a creamy white quartzite stone...
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FINE TAINO STONE AXE W/ ZEMI FACEPre-Columbian,Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Taino, ca. 15th century CE. This is an amazing and fine polished stone effigy axe featuring an abstract zoomorphic or anthropomorphic zemi figure...
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REMARKABLE TAINO STONE ZEMI FIGURE HOLDINGWEAPONPre-Columbian, Caribbean/Florida, Arawak People, Taino, ca. 15th century CE. A fascinating stone carving of a stylized figure known as a zemi, presenting an ovoid form....
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FINE TAINO CARVED STONE ZEMI FIGUREPre-Columbian,Caribbean, Arawak People, Taino, ca. 15th century CE. A remarkable, hand-carved stone figure known as a zemi, presenting in an abstract, ovoid form. Gazing forward from bulging...
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TAINO STONE ZEMI DOG DEITY / OPIYELGUOBIRANPre-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...
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RARE TAINO CAVE SPELEOTHEM ZEMI, MUSEUM-EXHIBITEDPre-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...
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TAINO RHYOLITE CEREMONIAL SCEPTER W/CACIQUE FIGUREPre-Columbian, Hispaniola, Greater Antilles Islands, Taino/ Arawak Indians, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. An exceptionally rare rhyolite ceremonial scepter depicting...
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PRE-COLUMBIAN TAINO STONE ZEMI (GOD)1300 AD -1500 AD, WHITE STONE WITH CALCITE DEPOSITS, 7" HIGH, 2 1/2" X 4"....
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PRE-COLUMBIAN TAINO, WHITE STONE ZEMI(GOD),1330 AD - 1500 AD. DENSE PINKISH LIMESTONE. 9" LONG, 6 5/8" HIGH, 3 3/4" WIDE....
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PRE-COLUMBIAN TAINO STONE ZEMI (GOD)MACORIXSTYLE, CARVED FROM FOSSILIZED SHELL 1300 AD TO 1500 AD. RARE DOUBLE HEADED DESIGN WITH WELL ARTICULATED NIPPLE ON MAMMILLARY CENTER. COMES WITH LAB REPORT. 8" HIGH,...
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PRE-COLUMBIAN TAINO PINK AND GREEN STONEZEMI(GOD). 1300 AD TO 1500 AD. FINELY CARVED WITH TRADITIONAL DESIGNS IN DENSE PINKISH STONE. 9" LONG X 6 5/8" HIGH X 3 3/4" WIDE. COMES WITH LABORATORY REPORT CONFIRMING...
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TAINO BIRTHING ZEMI. THE DOMINANT HUMAN-LIKEfigureappears to be giving birth to a bird man pushing his way out of the womb. As such is probably a fertility figure. A dog head nose appears on the larger head. The stone is...
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TAINO, ZEMI WITH HUMAN-LIKE HEAD ANDBACK LEGS.Round bulbous cone that tilts slightly forward. This form is unique to Taino culture. Base is polished, made from a granitic type stone. Greater Antilles. 6.6" long....
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TAINO SCULPTURE Zemi Figure in serpentine,depicting a seated cacique of skeletal Shaman praying, in green stone, with headband, prominent spine, 6 3/4" x 4" x 2 1/2". Well worn, with fine patina....
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TAINO SCULPTURE Full Body AnthropomorphicZemi Guaiza, with hands on knees, having flared nostrils, in black stone, 5 3/4" x 3 3/4" x 2 1/4". Nice wear and patina....
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TAINO SCULPTURE Anthropomorphic ZemiGuaiza Head, with ear plugs and bell shaped decoration on back, in tan stone, 3 1/4" x 5" x 4". Nice wear and patina....
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TAINO SCULPTURE Serpentine Zemi Figure,depicting a grinder with stargazer Cemi, in black stone, 4 3/4" x 4 1/4" x 2 1/4". Well worn, with fine patina....
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TAINO BIRDMAN ZEMI. CIRCA 800–1500CE, THISextremely rare format of a bird head at one end and anthropic legs at the other, probably symbolize a shaman. Shaman were known as Birdmen for their spirits ability...
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ELABORATE TAINO 2 HEADED SHAMAN'S BOWL,POSSIBLYfor ceremonial consumption of the hallucinogen cohoba. 6 1/2" long. Pre-Columbian. The paired heads reference duality, the cosmological belief of pair opposites. Both...
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TAINO CEREMONIAL AX WITH ZOOMORPHICHEAD.Pre-Columbian. The embossed area running from the ax forms the center and the middle of the handle suggests residual arms or legs. Nice balance when held. Made from a...
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TAINO, SMALL FIGURAL STONE LIME VESSELWITHanthropic head on front, and legs on opposite side. Pre-Columbian. The bowl is ovate. Possibly contained lime to mix with cohoba. Lime helped to neutralize digestive stomach...
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TAINO ZEMI, SIMILAR TO THOSE PORTRAYINGTHE GODYucahu, but with a different demeanor. Pre-Columbian. This example is less severe, with a subtle grin. Arms extend forward from the headband, and legs point toward...
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TAINO FULL FIGURED ANTHROPIC AX. PRE-COLUMBIAN.Handsrest at the sides of head, and feet turn inward. Interestingly, eyes are not represented. There is a slight crease in the middle, not a crack but a natural imperfection in...
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TAINO GAMING BELT OR COLLAR WITH RELIEFCARVEDancestral head and three panels of symbols. Pre-Columbian. The head is well sculpted with headband and ear ornaments. Originally broken in seven pieces and restored....
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TAINO GAMING BELT OR COLLAR WITH EMBOSSEDFACEand 2 scalloped panels just below the figure. Pre-Columbian. Complete belts this size are rare. It was originally believed that the belts were worn during ball games similar...
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TAINO ZEMI TYPE 2, EXAGGERATED NOSEIS DIFFERENTfrom the typical Yucahu format. This piece appears to be formulating and the bird head ear ornaments are quite large for the size of the Zemi. Nevertheless, it...
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TAINO ZEMI, TYPE 2, EXTREMELY FINE WITHCAREFULLYcarved design elements that are sharp and precise. Typical depiction of the supreme God Yucahu. The stone is very fine grained and marble-like. Base is concave, pecked...
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TAINO, HEAD FOLLOWING THE TAINO ZEMIFORMAT, BUTwith a lower profile. Content tooth filled grin denotes the disposition of the subject. The base is incurvate and pecked. Granitoid stone. 2" high, 3 1/2" wide,...
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TAINO STONE ANTHROPIC DUHO. FINELY CRAFTEDWITHalternating triangle bands on forelimbs. Because of the relatively small size of this duho, it was likely used to support an important Zemi or effigy. Made of a fine grained...
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TAINO ZEMI TYPE 1 LARGE ANTHROPIC SEMIWITHforward tilting cone. Sharp detail with wide headband. Well represented face with broad dental battery. Haunches on back legs, broad and spatulate-like. Type 1 base is...
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