Pendant Figure, 13th–15th century, Dominican Republic, Caribbean, Distrito Nacional, La Caleta, reportedly, Taino, Stone, H. 3

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Pendant Figure, 13th–15th century, Dominican Republic, Caribbean, Distrito Nacional, La Caleta, reportedly, Taino, Stone, H. 3 x W. 1 1/4 x D. 1 1/4 in., Stone-Ornaments, Death imagery in the form of skeletal figures and skulls with deep eye sockets and huge grimacing mouths is common in Taino art, perhaps reflecting an obsessive fear of death. This small pendant carved of a white speckled stone, shows a seated skeletal figure holding his knees and wearing two pairs of earspools

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Size: 2928px × 3376px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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