Taíno Lesser and Greater Antilles, Caribbean Stone Taíno culture depicting a crocodile. - 14.5 cm (No reserve price)

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila

Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

Estimate  € 280 - € 350
FR
€84
US
€79
FR
€74

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This Taíno stone carving depicts a crocodile lying on its belly, with a closed mouth, recessed eyes and open nostrils, and dates to the 16th century.

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Description from the seller

Taíno culture: representation of a crocodile. The crocodile is lying on its belly with its mouth closed; one can discern a powerful dentition, the eyes are sunken, the nostrils open. Hard black stone. Taíno culture, Islands of Saint-Domingue. Late period, 16th century or later; Lesser and Greater Antilles. Provenance: private collection of a French dealer (see document 1990). Base not sold.

Taíno culture: representation of a crocodile. The crocodile is lying on its belly with its mouth closed; one can discern a powerful dentition, the eyes are sunken, the nostrils open. Hard black stone. Taíno culture, Islands of Saint-Domingue. Late period, 16th century or later; Lesser and Greater Antilles. Provenance: private collection of a French dealer (see document 1990). Base not sold.

Details

Culture
Taíno Lesser and Greater Antilles, Caribbean
Century/timeframe
16th century AD
Name of object
Taíno culture depicting a crocodile.
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
3 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
1 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
FranceVerified
1101
Objects sold
98.11%
Private

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