Bidspirit auction | A Taino Best. Figural Grinding

A Taino Best. Figural Grinding Pestle. - Of bold and exuberant form, likely for communal use or implement of a Cucique or his high priest. A ceremonial pestle, under custody and care of a high born, dates late 2nd to 3rd phase from around 1100-1400 A. D. Of a fine, tight, grained, dense and compact , exotic seabed stone of creamy yellow tone with bold spreading mushroom form business end and exceptional Zemi head with full humanoid figure, clutching and draped over an owl head. Fine condition- museum grade. From the collection of our octogenarian collector. Purchased 32 to 50 years ago. 8 3/4”H 4 1/2” D at widest part