Taino Zemi With Duck Head And Snake Cone

Ca. 600-1500 AD. Hispaniola. Marble. The embossed snake originates from the protruding head and curls around the cone with the tail coming to rest behind the duck’s head. Likely inspired by Mesoamerican god Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered Serpent. A second face is incised at the back of the duck’s head. The base is concave, cupped and polished. 8 1/2″ long x 9″ high. 7.4 lbs. Provenance: purchased at the Pier Show, NYC from Pre-Columbian art dealer, Robert Sonin. Condition consistent with age and use.