Taíno Lesser and Greater Antilles, Caribbean Stone Taíno culture zoomorphic representation - 12 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Taíno culture zoomorphic stone sculpture from the Greater and Lesser Antilles, depicting a dog with a stylised bird on the belly, dating to the 16th century, green stone, 12 cm high, 3 cm wide, 5.5 cm deep, authentic original and in good condition.
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culture taíno zoomorphic representation
- main figure is a representation of an indigenous dog also called "mute dog" now extinct. Dogs were companion animals and accompanied hunters. As with all animals among the Taínos, the dog is a symbol
- on the animal's belly is stylized a bird and probably an owl, a nocturnal spiritual and funerary bird
Green stone
Taíno culture, Islands of Saint-Domingue
Late 16th century or later
Small and Greater Antilles
Provenance: private collection of a French merchant
(cf document 1990)
Base not sold
culture taíno zoomorphic representation
- main figure is a representation of an indigenous dog also called "mute dog" now extinct. Dogs were companion animals and accompanied hunters. As with all animals among the Taínos, the dog is a symbol
- on the animal's belly is stylized a bird and probably an owl, a nocturnal spiritual and funerary bird
Green stone
Taíno culture, Islands of Saint-Domingue
Late 16th century or later
Small and Greater Antilles
Provenance: private collection of a French merchant
(cf document 1990)
Base not sold
Details
Culture
Taíno Lesser and Greater Antilles, Caribbean
Century/timeframe
16th century AD
Name of object
Taíno culture zoomorphic representation
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1990
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
12 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
3 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
5.5 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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