Taino Culture 10th to 15th Century AD 22.5 cm Serpentine Axe

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A Taíno limestone ceremonial axe (hacha) from the Dominican Republic, dating to the 10th–15th century A.D., 22.5 cm long, with an anthropomorphic profile, headdress and incised geometric motifs, from a German private collection.

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A Taino Limestone Ceremonial Axe (Hacha), Dominican Republic, 10th to 15th Century A.D.

Impressive carved limestone ceremonial hacha featuring a powerful anthropomorphic figure in profile. The piece displays a large stylized head with incised facial features, open mouth, detailed headdress, and prominent ear elements. The cross-shaped blade and solid handle show fine incised geometric motifs. The light beige limestone has a beautiful natural patina with darker mineral deposits that accentuate the carving.
Ceremonial hachas of this quality were prestigious ritual objects used by Taíno caciques and elites in the Dominican Republic, symbolizing authority, ancestral power, and spiritual protection.
Length: 22.5 cm

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

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A Taino Limestone Ceremonial Axe (Hacha), Dominican Republic, 10th to 15th Century A.D.

Impressive carved limestone ceremonial hacha featuring a powerful anthropomorphic figure in profile. The piece displays a large stylized head with incised facial features, open mouth, detailed headdress, and prominent ear elements. The cross-shaped blade and solid handle show fine incised geometric motifs. The light beige limestone has a beautiful natural patina with darker mineral deposits that accentuate the carving.
Ceremonial hachas of this quality were prestigious ritual objects used by Taíno caciques and elites in the Dominican Republic, symbolizing authority, ancestral power, and spiritual protection.
Length: 22.5 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 22.5 cm
Country of origin
Unknown
Century/timeframe
10th to 15th Century AD
Material
Serpentine
Acquired from
Auction house
Condition
Very good
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Germany
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Overall Length
22.5 cm
Military Context
No
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Objects sold
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