Bringing the past to life with museum-quality scale reproductions

Arawak Artifacts

Virtual Arawak Museum: a photo gallery.

About the Artist: Adam Azaire (Anakhuda Hororo)

"From Whence They Came": a personal journey that led to these artifacts.

Zemi.

Idols of this type were used in religious ceremonials throughout the Caribbean.

Different Zemi were created to represent different dieties, such as sky gods and earth godesses, which represent the forces controlled by these gods: rain, wind, hurricanes and fire. The earthen goddess Zemi represented "fertility".

Reproduction Dimensions:
13" high
5" deep
7" wide

Bohio.

The Bohio was a house or hut, strongly constructed in a round shape from wooden posts with woven cane between the posts.

The roof was conical shaped with thatch covering. Most Caribbean villagers lived in Bohio style huts; however, Cacique's Bohio was larger than all.

Hammocks for sleeping purposes were the main furnishing in the Bohio.

Reproduction Dimensions:

6" diameter
8" high

Duho.

The Duho was a special ceremonial stool carved from wood or stone in the shape of an animal for the Arawak religious leader (Cacique).

These stools were used in villages throughout the Caribbean.

Reproduction Dimensions:
12" long
10" high
6" wide.

Designed and Hand-made in Anguilla

February 17, 2001 was the unveiling of a limited edition of reproductions Arawak Arifacts, hand crafted in Anguilla.
BOHIO (Hut)
DUHO (Casique Ceremonial Stool)
ZEMI (Arawak Idol)
These unique reproductions are the result of an idea by Wilma Vanterpool of Island Harbour, Anguilla. Wilma has been studying the the Arawak Indians for many years, visiting museums and gathering information. Unfortunately, many of the artifacts used by the Arawaks are now known only in artists sketches from previous centuries or in fragments from archaeological digs. In order to help bring the past alive, Wilma decided to reproduce three items from the Arawak past.

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The Arawak Indians, now almost extinct, have left an indelible legend in the Caribbean. In Anguilla, this can be seen by markings, petroglyphs in caves and remnants of excavated artifacts.

These artifacts were first hand sculpted in clay by Anguillian artist Dian Samuals.

Then a mold was made, in several parts, since the objects have to be realistic in 3D from all angles.

Dian learned to make the multi-part molds from an expert in historical reproductions, Adam Azaire. The result is a reproduction of museum quality, hand crafted in Anguilla.

About the Artist: Adam Azaire (Anakhuda Hororo)

Each item in the collection will be produced in a limited run of 500. Price per item is $1500. Credit cards accepted and our reproduction is shipped immediately via Fedex in a custom protective container.

The collection is on display at Cheddie's Carving Studio (pictured here) and at other places in Anguilla. Complete the inquiry form below to arrange a personal viewing.

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Virtual Arawak Museum: a photo gallery.

About the Artist: Adam Azaire (Anakhuda Hororo)

"From Whence They Came": a personal journey that led to these artifacts.