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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Zemi (Icon)
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Zemi (Icon)

Artist/Maker (Caribbean Basin)
Dateca. 900-1500
Mediummarble
DimensionsOverall: 2 7/8 x 4 7/8 x 2 in. (7.3 x 12.4 x 5.1 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineMuseum purchase through funds from Beaux Arts in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Lowe Art Museum
Terms
    Object number2002.17.2
    DescriptionSmall, three pointer, known as a "Zemi," with a large-mouthed face on one side.
    On View
    Not on view
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Taino
    ca. 1000-1500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Taino
    ca. 600-1200
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    late 2nd to early 3rd century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 200-250
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Antonio Argenti
    ca. 1895
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 650-750
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1000-1550
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Teotihuacán
    ca. 450-650
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    18th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    2nd to 3rd century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 2nd to 3rd century