Lesser and Greater Antilles, Caribbean Stone Ceremonial Axe, Taíno Culture - 42 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,100 - € 1,400
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This 16th-century Taíno ceremonial axe from the Caribbean is carved from polished brown stone and measures 42 × 19 × 3 cm.
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Description from the seller
Zoomorphic sculpture depicting a Taíno ceremonial axe,
a ritual stone axe, often called a celta or ceremonial celt in archaeological literature.
It is not a tool or a weapon; it is probably ritual or symbolic.
The blade is polished, and its handle is adorned with figures or zemis.
This object depicts the twin brothers Coastrique and Guatauba, the Twin of Death and the Twin of the Sun.
Finely polished brown stone with a glossy patina.
Taíno culture, Dominican Republic,
Provenance: French private collection, acquired before 1970.
Minor damage.
Weight approximately 3.340 kg
Zoomorphic sculpture depicting a Taíno ceremonial axe,
a ritual stone axe, often called a celta or ceremonial celt in archaeological literature.
It is not a tool or a weapon; it is probably ritual or symbolic.
The blade is polished, and its handle is adorned with figures or zemis.
This object depicts the twin brothers Coastrique and Guatauba, the Twin of Death and the Twin of the Sun.
Finely polished brown stone with a glossy patina.
Taíno culture, Dominican Republic,
Provenance: French private collection, acquired before 1970.
Minor damage.
Weight approximately 3.340 kg
Details
Culture
Lesser and Greater Antilles, Caribbean
Century/timeframe
16th century AD
Name of object
Ceremonial Axe, Taíno Culture
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1987
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
42 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1987
Width
19 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
3 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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