The term nitaino or nitayno, from which Taíno derived, referred to an elite social class, not to an ethnic group. No 16th-century Spanish documents use this word to refer to the tribal affiliation …

Dec 7, 2018 · One of the most distinctive characteristics of fifteenth century Taíno society (at least to the modern observer) is the creative and exuberant artistry in material culture.

The Taíno were the Indigenous inhabitants of the Bahamas, Greater Antilles, and some of the Lesser Antilles – especially in Guadeloupe, Dominica and Martinique. The Taíno ("Taíno" …

Taíno Indians, a subgroup of the Arawakan Indians (a group of American Indians in northeastern South America), inhabited the Greater Antilles (comprising Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola [Haiti …

Nov 14, 2024 · DNA evidence suggests that approximately 60% of modern Puerto Ricans have Taíno ancestry. Today, Taíno-derived customs can be found in the Caribbean, especially …

Above the naborias were the nobles, known as the nitaínos. They were in charge of keeping the naborias in check as well as leading them into battle. Finally, above the nitaínos were the …

Taínos called their home Borinquen, which, translated in English, means “land of the brave lord.” Today, Island locals proudly wear the title of Boricua, an homage to their Island ancestors and …

Nov 25, 2024 · En Puerto Rico, conocido como Borikén por los taínos, se estima que existían entre 6 y 10 cacicazgos principales, cada uno con un territorio definido. Entre los más …

Sep 15, 2020 · Los taínos: organización social y política. Los taínos alcanzaron un alto desarrollo en su organización sociopolítica, que era estrictamente jerarquizada y piramidal. En otras …

Dec 7, 2024 · Taíno society was divided into two classes. There were the naborias (common people) and the nitaínos (nobles). Both classes were governed by chiefs known as caciques. …