Taino Culture 10th to 15th Century AD Stone, Basalt Zemi Idol - 11.2 cm

Taíno Perforated Anthropomorphic Plaque in Dark Stone – 10th to 15th Century AD A Taíno carved plaque from the Dominican Republic, worked from dark grey, fine-grained stone. Two short projections rise above a stylised face with raised eyes and lips. Four circular perforations pass through the plaque in pairs beside the face and lower body. Incised ornament appears on both sides. The matte surface has lighter deposits in the cuts, scattered scratches and small areas of edge wear. Its appearance is compatible with a dark volcanic stone, as Basalt. Material: Basalt. Dimensions: 11.2 cm height. Weight: 348. 25 gr. Provenance: Acquired in 2025 from a German collection formed in the 1980, then by descendant. We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email. This item has been legally acquired under European Law.

Estimation:€1,400

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