Taino Culture 10th to 15th Century AD Stone Figure - 10.8 cm

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Taíno brown stone zemí (idol) from the Dominican Republic, dating to the 10th–15th century AD, a finely carved anthropomorphic figure with an elongated head and incised facial features, measuring 10.8 × 4.7 × 3.6 cm, originating from a German private collection with a CoA, in good used condition showing signs of age and imperfections.

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

Finely carved brown stone zemí representing a powerful anthropomorphic figure with an elongated head, deeply incised facial features, prominent nose, and geometric motifs on the body. The rich brown stone exhibits an attractive natural patina with darker accents and pigment residues that beautifully highlight the carved details, typical of Taíno ritual stone carvings.
Zemíes of this type were central to Taíno religious and spiritual practices in the Caribbean, serving as embodiments of ancestral spirits and protective deities.

Height: 10.8 cm.
Width: 4.7 cm.
Depth: 3.6 cm.

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

All items come with CoA

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

Finely carved brown stone zemí representing a powerful anthropomorphic figure with an elongated head, deeply incised facial features, prominent nose, and geometric motifs on the body. The rich brown stone exhibits an attractive natural patina with darker accents and pigment residues that beautifully highlight the carved details, typical of Taíno ritual stone carvings.
Zemíes of this type were central to Taíno religious and spiritual practices in the Caribbean, serving as embodiments of ancestral spirits and protective deities.

Height: 10.8 cm.
Width: 4.7 cm.
Depth: 3.6 cm.

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

All items come with CoA

Translated Show original

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Taino Culture 10th to 15th Century AD
Century/timeframe
10th to 15th Century AD
Acquired from
Auction house
Country of origin
Dominican Republic
Year acquired
2025
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
Germany
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Colour
Brown
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Height
10.8 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Width
4.7 cm
Depth
3.6 cm
The NetherlandsVerified
192
Objects sold
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Reviews
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