An ancient Taino black steatite stone yoke hand carved with detailed patterns and stylized figure, circa 1000 AD. Comes with a stand. Taino stone yokes were a part of the ballgame tradition that was developed in the 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. Ancient Mesoamerican And Carved Stone Ritual Collectibles. 

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