Pre-Columbiaanse Taino-cultuur Zeer zeldzame stenen amulet met beeltenis van de godheid Zemi
Nr. 82867539
Pre-Columbiaanse Taino-cultuur Zeer zeldzame stenen amulet met beeltenis van de godheid Zemi
Nr. 82867539
Pre-Columbiaanse Taino-cultuur Zeer zeldzame stenen amulet met beeltenis van de godheid Zemi
Pre-Columbian Taino culture stone amulet originated from the Greater Antilles islands in the Caribbean Sea. Artifact has been made between the X-XV Century. It depicts an beautiful and rare anthropomorphic form of zemi- a deity or ancestral spirit who is housed in a sculpted object. Zemis were believed to possess spiritual and supernatural forces, and were often invoked during rituals and ceremonies. Pendant has a beautiful cream color, intricate carved details of deity with unique geometrically shaped parts. Amulet can be worn, it has a horizontal hole under the head of deity and also vertical hole so it can be suspended in preferred position.
Dimensions: 16mm (H) x 6mm (W) x 7mm (D)
Very good condition - intact, well-preserved
AMULET WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY:
* Modern jewellery cord ended by clasp
so that artifact can be worn.
* Certificate of Authenticity (COA) document with
all information about the artifact and its photos.
Document is providing the owner of this object
its lifetime authenticity warranty.
PROVENANCE INFORMATION:
Purchased by the current owner from ancient art expert Z.D.L. private collection.
Previous ownership history:
- Private New York, USA collection
(collected before the 80's)
- Ancient art expert Z.D.L.
private New York, USA collection
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