An ancient Taino stone yoke hand carved of stone and adorned with detailed stylized patterns, circa 1000 AD. Taino stone yokes were a part of the ballgame tradition that was developed in ancient Caribbean circa 1000 AD. Referred to as batey, it was a game that combined recreation and rituals, drawing upon creation myths and customs. Many of these traditions were documented in 1497 by Ramon Pare, a friar who was part of Columbus second voyage to Hispaniola. These yokes may feature stylized depictions of zemi figures, prominent in Taino mythology. Ancient Mesoamerican And Carved Stone Ritual Collectibles. Provenance Private Collector USA, acquired Before 1961.