What is a Zemi?

The Zemi or Cemi is a Creative sculptural expression for the Taíno peoples that was intertwined with spirituality, ceremony, and political power. Zemí refers not to an object or image but to an immaterial, spiritual, and vital force pertaining to deities and ancestors within objects, usually represented by sculptures and stone carvings.  Zemi is my guide and represents my sorority pledge name.