Taíno Lesser and Greater Antilles, Caribbean Stone Taíno culture frog pendant amulet - 11 cm (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 280 - € 350
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This Taino stone frog pendant, described as a pectoral amulet, dates to the 16th century and has a glossy black patina and two holes at the hind legs for wearing.
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Description from the seller
Taíno culture
Representation of a frog perched on its legs and poised to catch an insect
Two holes at the level of the hind legs allow it to be worn as a pendant
Black-colored stone with a glossy patina
Taíno culture, Islands of Saint-Domingue
Late 16th century or later. Greater and Lesser Antilles
Provenance: private collection of a French dealer
(cf document 1990)
Base not sold
19 cm × 9 cm × 6 cm approximately 500 grams
Taíno culture
Representation of a frog perched on its legs and poised to catch an insect
Two holes at the level of the hind legs allow it to be worn as a pendant
Black-colored stone with a glossy patina
Taíno culture, Islands of Saint-Domingue
Late 16th century or later. Greater and Lesser Antilles
Provenance: private collection of a French dealer
(cf document 1990)
Base not sold
19 cm × 9 cm × 6 cm approximately 500 grams
Details
Culture
Taíno Lesser and Greater Antilles, Caribbean
Century/timeframe
16th century AD
Name of object
Taíno culture frog pendant amulet
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1990
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
11 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
6 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
2 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.
