Taino culture Gudiao God Pendant

Taino culture 15th century, resting figural skeleton pendent with flayed arms and legs with prominent large skull head. Pierced at the neck for suspension as a pendant the figure also has protruding g

Indian Silver Chains With Antique Hindu Pendants of God Shiva. Size: Pendants: 2.25'' x 1.75'',( 6 x 4 cm); Chain lengths: 28'' & 22'' (71 & 56 cm). Total weight: 2.6 ozt.

Northern Europe, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 10th to 11th century CE. A cast copper pendant that symbolizes "Mjolnir," the all-powerful hammer wielded by the god Thor. This pendant is a stylized vers

An antique Chinese Hongshan Culture manner hand carved Jade amulet figurine in a celadon shade. The figurine depicts Sun God Helios, engraved with detailed patterns. An opening for wearing on the top.

A Peruvian Sterling Silver pendant necklace by Gregorio Cachi, Cusco. Pierced pendant with Mochica culture mask of Ai Apaec god design and inset Sodalite stones. Marked "950" at pendant, chain tested

Taino. An exceedingly rare cohoba stand depicting Yacahu the supreme male god. The head has an expressive face and is kneeling and free standing. Cohoba stands were used to distribute the hallucinogen

Taino. Extremely rare lignum vitae zemi. There are none any museums I have visited in the Dominican Republic or Cuba. It represents Yucahu the god of planting and fertility. Provenance: ex- Collection

Taino Zemi. Large eyes and gaping mouth typical of Yacahu, the Taino's supreme male god. A dog face appears as "ghost" face incorporated into the nose. Nicely detailed deeply incised curvilinear desig

Exquisite Taino Marble Mask (1000-1500 CE). The stone is almost translucent. Possibly a god or ancestor with well sculpted facial features, head band and large ear spools. Size: 4.25"L (11 cm).

Taino Human/Animal Transformation Pendant (1000-1500 CE). A large stylized human-animal transformation pendant carved from a grey basalt-like stone. Slit raised eyes emphasize a drug induced trance co

Taino Point of Focus Iguana Spirit (1000-1500CE) Large Point of Focus Ceremonial Pendant Representing Human Transformation into Iguana Spirit Form. Iguana-Man holds sun disk, and exhibits profound ere

Fine Taino Full Figure Bird Pendant. With exceedingly long beak and deep round eyes. Size: 2.75'' x 1.25'' x 3'' (7 x 3 x 8 cm). The long beak and neck perfectly balance the pendants profile. Relief c

Taino Rich Serpentine (1000-1500 CE), beautifully made twin human to reptile Shamanic Transition Pendant. Rare form. Large point of focus power figure used during specific ceremonial events. Size: 4.5

Taino Big Eared Anthropic Pendant Serpentine (1000-1500 CE). Four symbolic swirls on back. Size: 3.5'' x 2.5'' x 1.5'' (9 x 6 x 4 cm). Provenance: Larry Roberts, author of Taino Sculpture: Art of the

Taino Pre-Columbian Extremely Rare Jade Anthropic Pendant. Knees up in sitting position. Gaping mouth and bulging eyes suggest the subject is in psycho-active trance. The tense concentration with head

Taino Human/Lizard Transition Stone Pendant (1000-1500 CE) A large human to lizard transformation pendant with a secondary face visible looking down on eyes and feet (mouth). Made of a basalt like har

Taino. Exquisite, Large, figure Anthropic pendant. The peculiar position with head completely reversed is a unique Taino design element and may be a dual play on what looks like the front is actually

This captivating Taino Avian Pendant possesses a unique and intriguing design. Size: 3'' x 2.5'' x 1'' (8 x 6 x 3 cm). The elevated birds head draws immediate attention, while the beak within it revea

A finely carved full figure Taino Cohoba spoon, likely used during rituals where large quantities of cohoba were consumed. Such ritual implements were finely made. The spoon likely represents a god or

Large Taino Anthropoid Pendant. Well made from a beautiful variegated serpentine. Exceptional color. Nice smooth surface. Dating c. 1000-1500 AD. Size: 4'' x 2'' x 1'' (10 x 5 x 3 cm). Provenance: Lar

Taino Man/Iguana Transformation Pendant (1000-1500 CE). A carved marble pendant of a reclining man transforming into an iguana. 3.5"L, (9 cm).

Taino (c. 1000-1500 CE). Impressive marble pendant. Hands pushing belly, vaginal slit and frog head brow suggests the primary goddess of fertility Atabey (frog mother). Typical eye margins. Well carve

Taino (c. 1000-1500 CE) Nicely conceived male Anthropic figure. Not a pendant. Males are not as frequently depicted in TAINO art. The discrepancy points to a female based religious system. Unusual pro

Large Taino Iguana-man Transformation Pendant in sitting position. Slit eyes indicate hallucinogenic trance. Made of basalt. Dating c. 1000-1500 AD. Size: 3.5'' x 1'' x 2'' (9 x 3 x 5 cm). Provenance: