タイノ文化 西暦10世紀〜15世紀 Mahogany フィギュア - 26.5 cm
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Taino Zemí wooden idol in caoba wood from the Dominican Republic, dating to the 10th–15th century AD, in excellent condition with a height of 26.5 cm, width of 7 cm and depth of 4 cm, with provenance from a German private collection and includes a CoA.
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A Taino Wooden Zemí (Idol) in Caoba wood , Dominican Relublic, 10th to 15th Century A.D.
Fine and well-carved wooden zemí representing a standing ancestral or protective spirit. The figure displays a tall, elaborate headdress with incised geometric motifs, expressive facial features with large circular eyes, and a stylized body with openwork legs and detailed carving. The mahogany wood has developed a beautiful light beige patina with visible grain and natural aging, characteristic of ancient Taino wooden sculpture.
Wooden zemíes of this quality and size are rare survivors and were central to Taino religious practices, used in ceremonies, household altars, or as personal guardians.
Height: 26.5 cm.
Width: 7.0 cm.
Depth: 4.0 cm.
Provenance:
German private collection, acquired in Germany in the 1980s.
All items come with CoA
A Taino Wooden Zemí (Idol) in Caoba wood , Dominican Relublic, 10th to 15th Century A.D.
Fine and well-carved wooden zemí representing a standing ancestral or protective spirit. The figure displays a tall, elaborate headdress with incised geometric motifs, expressive facial features with large circular eyes, and a stylized body with openwork legs and detailed carving. The mahogany wood has developed a beautiful light beige patina with visible grain and natural aging, characteristic of ancient Taino wooden sculpture.
Wooden zemíes of this quality and size are rare survivors and were central to Taino religious practices, used in ceremonies, household altars, or as personal guardians.
Height: 26.5 cm.
Width: 7.0 cm.
Depth: 4.0 cm.
Provenance:
German private collection, acquired in Germany in the 1980s.
All items come with CoA
Details
時代
Before 1400
Wood type
Mahogany
文化
Taino Culture 10th to 15th Century AD
世紀/年代
10th to 15th Century AD
取得先
Auction house
原産国
Dominican Republic
取得年
2025
素材
Wood
取得国
Germany
前所有者の取得先
Private collection
カラー
Beige
前所有者 - 取得年
1980
コンディション
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
前所有者 - 取得国
Germany
高さ
26.5 cm
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幅
7 cm
奥行き
4 cm
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