タイノ文化 西暦10世紀〜15世紀 Stone フクロウのアイドル - 21.5 cm
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Taíno diorite idol (zemí) dating to the 10th–15th century AD, carved from diorite, measuring 21.5 × 9.5 × 3.5 cm, from a German private collection; acquired in Germany in 2025, previously owned from 1980, provenance Germany, authenticity official, condition excellent.
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Taíno Diorite Idol (Zemí) – 10th to 15th Century AD
A finely carved Taíno stone idol (zemí) dating to the 10th to 15th Century AD. The figure is executed from a dense green-grey stone, likely diorite, and displays the characteristic spiritual imagery associated with Taíno ceremonial art. Large almond-shaped eyes, perforated ears, intricate geometric engravings, and stylized anthropomorphic features reflect the sophisticated symbolic language of the Greater Antilles during the Late Taíno period. Such zemís served as sacred embodiments of ancestral and supernatural beings and occupied a central role in ritual practices, social authority, and communication with the spiritual world. The extensive engraved decoration covering both faces of the piece demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship and highlights the skill of Taíno lapidaries working hard stone materials. An impressive and highly decorative example of pre-Columbian Caribbean stone carving.
Material: Diorite (likely)
Dimensions: Height 21.5 cm
Provenance:
German private collection, acquired in Germany in the 1980s.
All items come with CoA
Taíno Diorite Idol (Zemí) – 10th to 15th Century AD
A finely carved Taíno stone idol (zemí) dating to the 10th to 15th Century AD. The figure is executed from a dense green-grey stone, likely diorite, and displays the characteristic spiritual imagery associated with Taíno ceremonial art. Large almond-shaped eyes, perforated ears, intricate geometric engravings, and stylized anthropomorphic features reflect the sophisticated symbolic language of the Greater Antilles during the Late Taíno period. Such zemís served as sacred embodiments of ancestral and supernatural beings and occupied a central role in ritual practices, social authority, and communication with the spiritual world. The extensive engraved decoration covering both faces of the piece demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship and highlights the skill of Taíno lapidaries working hard stone materials. An impressive and highly decorative example of pre-Columbian Caribbean stone carving.
Material: Diorite (likely)
Dimensions: Height 21.5 cm
Provenance:
German private collection, acquired in Germany in the 1980s.
All items come with CoA
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文化
Taino Culture 10th to 15th Century AD
世紀/年代
10th to 15th Century AD
商品名
Owl idol
取得先
Auction house
取得年
2025
素材
Stone
取得国
Germany
コンディション
Excellent
前所有者の取得先
Private collection
高さ
21.5 cm
前所有者 - 取得年
1980
幅
9.5 cm
前所有者 - 取得国
Germany
奥行き
3.5 cm
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Authenticity
Original/official
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