Taíno-Kultur vom 10. bis 15. Jahrhundert n. Chr. Serpentin Figur - 16.1 cm

A Taino Serpentine Stone Zemí (Idol), Dominican Republic, 10th to 15th Century A.D.

Impressive carved serpentine stone zemí representing a powerful anthropomorphic ancestral spirit. The figure features a large rectangular head with incised headdress details, prominent circular eyes, a well-defined nose and mouth, and a robust body adorned with geometric and linear motifs across the torso and limbs. The dark serpentine stone shows a rich black color with attractive natural patina, lighter veining, and a smooth polished surface that highlights the fine carving.
Zemíes of this quality and size were important ritual objects in Taíno culture, serving as embodiments of deities or protective ancestral spirits used in ceremonies and as symbols of power.

Height: 16.1 cm
Width: 7.0 cm
Depth: 5.0 cm

Provenance:
German private collection, acquired in Germany in the 1980s.

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