Lot 175

Taino Miniature Green Stone Zemi

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Taino Miniature Green Stone Zemi

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Current Bid: $500

(1 Bid)

June 11, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US

Description:

Hispaniola. Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Caribbean, ca. 1200 - 1425 CE. Carved and pecked blue-green stone miniature zemi depicting the stylized head of a deity, of tri-pointed form. Drilled recessed eyes, wide nose and mouth, pointed chin. Incised geometric decoration on the back of his head. A rare miniature example. Size: 1.5”L x 1.25”H (3.8 x 3.2cm).

Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Galerie 1492, Paris, old French collection.

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Item # 71728

  • Condition: Intact, excellent condition.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $749 $25
$750 $1,499 $50
$1,500 $2,999 $100
$3,000 $7,499 $250
$7,500 $14,999 $500
$15,000 + $1,000