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Zemi (Icon)
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.
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    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Icon (Zemi)
    Taino
    ca. 1000-1500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Icon (Zemi)
    Taino
    ca. 600-1200
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Portrait of a Roman Matron
    Artist Unknown
    late 2nd to early 3rd century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Vertumnus
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 200-250
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Slave Girl
    Antonio Argenti
    ca. 1895
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Tripod Bowl
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 650-750
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Monkey
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1000-1550
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Pendant Face Mask
    Teotihuacán
    ca. 450-650
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Crucufix
    Artist Unknown
    18th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Female Figure
    Taino
    500-1500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Ball
    Taino
    ca. 900-1200
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Male Figure
    Taino
    ca. 900-1500
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