Taíno Lesser and Greater Antilles, Caribbean Stone Taíno culture bat-shaped pectoral - 17.5 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 400 - € 500
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Taíno pectoral of a bat with outstretched wings in black stone, dating to the late 16th century from the Greater Antilles, with four perforations for wear as a pendant or pectoral, height 17.5 cm and width 8.5 cm, in good condition and an authentic original, acquired in 1990 from a French gallery with provenance to a French private collection.
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Description from the seller
Taíno culture: Pectoral decorated with a bat with wings outstretched. They are adorned with symbolic motifs. It hangs with its head downward. Two holes are punched in the upper part as well as two more in the joints, allowing this piece to be worn as a pendant or pectoral.
The bat is a particularly important animal mythologically and spiritually.
The bat is always connected with ancestors and spirits.
It is a protective jewel for its wearer.
Hard black stone
Taíno culture, Saint Domingue Islands
Late 16th century or later
Small and Greater Antilles
Provenance: Private collection of a French dealer
(cf document 1990)
Base not sold
Taíno culture: Pectoral decorated with a bat with wings outstretched. They are adorned with symbolic motifs. It hangs with its head downward. Two holes are punched in the upper part as well as two more in the joints, allowing this piece to be worn as a pendant or pectoral.
The bat is a particularly important animal mythologically and spiritually.
The bat is always connected with ancestors and spirits.
It is a protective jewel for its wearer.
Hard black stone
Taíno culture, Saint Domingue Islands
Late 16th century or later
Small and Greater Antilles
Provenance: Private collection of a French dealer
(cf document 1990)
Base not sold
Details
Culture
Taíno Lesser and Greater Antilles, Caribbean
Century/timeframe
16th century AD
Name of object
Taíno culture bat-shaped pectoral
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1990
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
17.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
8.5 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.
