Taíno Lesser and Greater Antilles, Caribbean Stone Taíno culture inhaler - 19 cm
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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 cohoba inhaler, dating to the 16th century, is made of black stone and shaped like a pelican standing on water.
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Description from the seller
Taíno culture, cohoba inhaler
It is presented in the form of a bird: a pelican resting on the water.
It is Y-shaped.
- 2 holes are pierced at the level of the wings and 1 at the end of the beak.
The wings are decorated with symbols.
Pierced with holes, it is worn as a pendant or pectoral.
Hard black stone
Taíno culture, island of Hispaniola
Late period, 16th century or later, Lesser and Greater Antilles
Provenance: Private collection of a dealer in France
(see 1990 document)
Stand not included
Taíno culture, cohoba inhaler
It is presented in the form of a bird: a pelican resting on the water.
It is Y-shaped.
- 2 holes are pierced at the level of the wings and 1 at the end of the beak.
The wings are decorated with symbols.
Pierced with holes, it is worn as a pendant or pectoral.
Hard black stone
Taíno culture, island of Hispaniola
Late period, 16th century or later, Lesser and Greater Antilles
Provenance: Private collection of a dealer in France
(see 1990 document)
Stand not included
Details
Culture
Taíno Lesser and Greater Antilles, Caribbean
Century/timeframe
16th century AD
Name of object
Taíno culture inhaler
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1990
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
19 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
8 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
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