Taíno Cacique

This amber carving (20th c.) represents a Taíno cacique, a chieftain symbolizing leadership in pre-Columbian Caribbean society. Crafted from Dominican amber, it evokes the Taíno reverence for nature and ancestry. The stylized form merges modern craftsmanship with Indigenous memory, preserving a continuity between material, land, and identity, reflecting the enduring legacy of Taíno culture.