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Taino Culture 10th to 15th Century AD Stone Phallic-shaped jadeite scepter. - 26.5 cm
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Taino Culture 10th to 15th Century AD Stone Phallic-shaped jadeite scepter. - 26.5 cm

Taino Jadeite Phallic Scepter – 10th to 15th Century AD A finely carved Taino ceremonial scepter fashioned from jadeite in the form of a phallus, originating from the Dominican Republic and dating to the 10th to 15th Century AD. The elongated body displays a smooth, carefully worked surface with natural stone veining and areas of mineral concretions, consistent with prolonged burial. The upper section is modeled with pronounced anatomical features, while the lower part terminates in a rounded end. The surface preserves an aged archaeological appearance with earthy deposits and encrustations. Material: Jadeite Dimensions: 26.5 cm height Provenance: Acquired in Germany at an Auction House. Previously owned by a German gentleman, acquired in the 1980s, then by his descendants. With Dutch Export Permit. We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email. This item has been legally acquired under European Law.

No. 106904292

No longer available
Taino Culture 10th to 15th Century AD Stone Phallic-shaped jadeite scepter. - 26.5 cm

Taino Culture 10th to 15th Century AD Stone Phallic-shaped jadeite scepter. - 26.5 cm

Taino Jadeite Phallic Scepter – 10th to 15th Century AD

A finely carved Taino ceremonial scepter fashioned from jadeite in the form of a phallus, originating from the Dominican Republic and dating to the 10th to 15th Century AD. The elongated body displays a smooth, carefully worked surface with natural stone veining and areas of mineral concretions, consistent with prolonged burial. The upper section is modeled with pronounced anatomical features, while the lower part terminates in a rounded end. The surface preserves an aged archaeological appearance with earthy deposits and encrustations.

Material: Jadeite
Dimensions: 26.5 cm height
Provenance: Acquired in Germany at an Auction House. Previously owned by a German gentleman, acquired in the 1980s, then by his descendants. With Dutch Export Permit.

We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.

Bidding closed
Peter Reynaers
Expert
Estimate  € 11,000 - € 17,000

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