Taino Shell Mask Pendant
Intricate Details and Artistic Narrative of this
Taino Shell Maskette
An excellent Taíno shell pendant featuring a striking anthropomorphic mask design. The shell has been carefully carved and perforated to create a stylized face, with well-placed openings for the eyes and mouth. These pendants were likely worn as ritual or status symbols, embodying the spiritual and artistic traditions of the Taíno people of the Caribbean. Hispaniola, ca. 1000-1500AD.
This rare form exhibits beautiful natural weathering, indicative of age and authentic usage. The pendant measures approximately 2.75 inches in height and comes with a custom wooden display platform for secure presentation. The total height on the stand is 3.25”.
A remarkable example of Taíno craftsmanship, perfect for collectors of indigenous and pre-Columbian artifacts.
Price: $385 – Domestic Delivery Included
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Regional Division of Pre-Columbian Americas’ Major Archaeological Cultural Phases