Taíno Lesser and Greater Antilles, Caribbean Stone Taíno culture — zoomorphic representation of the iguana - 14.5 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 200 - € 250
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Taíno culture iguana zoomorphic representation from the late 16th century, carved in black hard stone with a glossy patina, height 14.5 cm, acquired from a French gallery/antiquaire in 1990 from a private collection.
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Description from the seller
Taíno culture representation of an iguana
- main figure: representation of an iguana, an animal hunted for its meat and skin. Little or no literature on the symbolism of this animal.
It is depicted standing on its legs with the belly
Hard stone of black color with a glossy patina
Taíno Culture, Islands of Saint Domingue
Late 16th century or later, Lesser and Greater Antilles
Provenance: Private collection of a French dealer
(cf document 1990)
Pedestal not sold
Taíno culture representation of an iguana
- main figure: representation of an iguana, an animal hunted for its meat and skin. Little or no literature on the symbolism of this animal.
It is depicted standing on its legs with the belly
Hard stone of black color with a glossy patina
Taíno Culture, Islands of Saint Domingue
Late 16th century or later, Lesser and Greater Antilles
Provenance: Private collection of a French dealer
(cf document 1990)
Pedestal not sold
Details
Culture
Taíno Lesser and Greater Antilles, Caribbean
Century/timeframe
16th century AD
Name of object
Taíno culture — zoomorphic representation of the iguana
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1990
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
14.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
0 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
0 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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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
