Lot 0002
Pre-Columbian Taino Metate
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| Lot number | 0002 |
|---|---|
| Estimate | $2,000 - $2,200 |
| Opening bid | $850 |
| Auction | Art From Around the World – Fall 2026 |
| Date | October 24, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET |
| Auction house | Arte Antico |
| Location | NEW YORK, New York |
Description
Taino ceremonial stone metate (grinding table), crafted by the Indigenous Ta?no (Arawak) peoples in the Caribbean, roughly between 1000 and 1500 CE. It features a flat grinding platform bordered by