泰诺文化 公元10世纪至15世纪 硬玉 玩具人偶 - 4.1 cm

Taíno Jadeite Idol – Taíno Culture – 10th to 15th Century AD

Finely carved Taíno idol executed in jadeite, depicting a stylized anthropomorphic figure rendered in the distinctive geometric tradition of the Greater Antilles. The figure features large circular eyes, a prominent triangular nose, schematic facial details, and an abbreviated body defined through deeply incised linear decoration. The translucent pale green jadeite displays attractive natural inclusions and a well-developed surface patina, highlighting both the quality of the material and the age of the carving.

Jadeite was among the most highly valued materials available to Taíno artisans and elites, prized for its rarity, durability, and symbolic significance. Small portable idols such as this were likely associated with ritual, personal devotion, or status display. The combination of fine workmanship, desirable material, and excellent preservation makes this an especially appealing example of Taíno lapidary art. Authentic jadeite carvings of this type are increasingly scarce on the international market and remain highly sought after by collectors of Caribbean pre-Columbian antiquities.

Material: Jadeite
Dimensions: 4.1 × 2.1 × 1.6 cm
Weight: 17.91 g

Provenance:
Acquired in Germany, from an old private German collection acquired in the 1980s.

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