Taíno Lesser and Greater Antilles, Caribbean Stone Taíno culture trigonolite - 7 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 330 - € 400
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Description from the seller
Pointed trigonolite. It is carved from an elongated zemi bearing a crown on its head. The ears are shaped like the number 6. The head is that of a iguana. The lower part of the body symbolically evokes the paws of an amphibian. Light, banded stone. Taíno culture, Islands of Saint-Domingue. Late 16th century or later; Lesser and Greater Antilles. Provenance: Private collection of a French dealer (see document 1987). Pedestal not included.
Pointed trigonolite. It is carved from an elongated zemi bearing a crown on its head. The ears are shaped like the number 6. The head is that of a iguana. The lower part of the body symbolically evokes the paws of an amphibian. Light, banded stone. Taíno culture, Islands of Saint-Domingue. Late 16th century or later; Lesser and Greater Antilles. Provenance: Private collection of a French dealer (see document 1987). Pedestal not included.
Details
Culture
Taíno Lesser and Greater Antilles, Caribbean
Century/timeframe
16th century AD
Name of object
Taíno culture trigonolite
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1987
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
7 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1987
Width
4.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
13 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.
