Description
Taino Terracotta Adorno
c. 1000-1200 AD
From Puerto Rico
Size is about 3 inches and weighs about 56 grams.
Taino pottery adornos from Puerto Rico, created between 1000 and 1200 AD, are beautiful clay figures that reflect the culture and spirituality of the Taino people. These small, decorated objects often take the shape of animals, humans, or supernatural beings and were used for both everyday purposes and special ceremonies. Their careful designs and intricate details show that the Taino were skilled potters who took great pride in their work, and these artifacts help us understand more about their beliefs and traditions.
The Taino were also the first people that Christopher Columbus encountered when he reached the western hemisphere. At the time of European contact in the late 15th century, the Taino were the main inhabitants of many Caribbean islands, including Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Haiti, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and parts of the Lesser Antilles. This early encounter marked the beginning of a significant and lasting impact on the history of the region.
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