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