タイノ文化 西暦10世紀〜15世紀 Wood ゼミアイドル - 26.5 cm





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Taino Zemi idol carved in mahogany, dating to the 10th–15th century AD, 26.5 cm high, 7 cm wide and 4 cm deep, in excellent condition, provenance German private collection (acquired in Germany in the 1980s) with a CoA, acquired in 2025 and authentic/original.
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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
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