Description
Taino carved stone figure – Depicting a seated dead male in a fetal or squatting position, representing life after death
1000-1200 AD
From Puerto Rico
Size is about 3.5 inches wide and 3 inches tall. Weighs about 151 grams.
A Taino carved stone figure found in Puerto Rico, dating from 1000-1200 AD, shows the skill of the Taino people. The stone figure, often thought to have religious or ceremonial meaning, is carved with a human-like shape, detailed features, and patterns. It likely represented a god, ancestor, or spirit and was used in Taino rituals. This figure gives us insight into the culture and beliefs of the Taino people before Europeans arrived.
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