Skip to main content
Anita Fine Purple (La Selva group) ceramic trophy head.
Anita Fine Purple (La Selva group) ceramic trophy head.
Object Number 976-59-20/24913
Display Title Anita Fine Purple (La Selva group) ceramic trophy head.
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic effigy vessel, molded human head, hollow
Inventory Description Ceramic effigy vessel, molded human head, hollow, molded mouth, nose, ears
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Date 400/600 AD - 1000 AD
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Guanacaste / <County> / <City> / Linea Vieja
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 13.4 x 16.7 x 16.9 cm (5 1/4 x 6 9/16 x 6 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 976-59-20/24913; 31.Linea/Vieja
Provenance
Donor Donated by Anonymous (1976)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Trophy head jar with sling wrapped around top of head
09-3-30/75668 Trophy head jar with sling wrapped around top of head
Effigy
Ica Region
Sandy Applique effigy head vessel
17-3-20/C8233 Sandy Applique effigy head vessel
Raw Material
Vase
Pariscal
Pottery head and bust of female figurine, necklace around neck.
50-4-20/17572 Pottery head and bust of female figurine, necklace around neck.
Effigy
Tiquisate
Dog, hollow effigy
986-26-20/26156 Dog, hollow effigy
Effigy
Colima
Vase, human head
09-3-30/75620 Vase, human head
Jar
La Libertad Region
Water bottles, human form
09-3-30/75604.5 Water bottles, human form
Bottle
La Libertad Region
Black scupltured pottery puma figure
42-28-30/4360 Black scupltured pottery puma figure
Jar
Peru
Image Not Available for Pottery head, made in a mold
33-57-20/2499 Pottery head, made in a mold
Figurine
Honduras
Ceramic bottle, stirrup spout, molded zoomorphic effigy, sitting cross-legged
09-3-30/75624.4 Ceramic bottle, stirrup spout, molded zoomorphic effigy, sitting cross-legged
Stirrup spout
La Libertad Region
Pottery effigy vessel
38-12-30/1539 Pottery effigy vessel
Bottle
Peru
Vessel,effigy,dog(?)
986-26-20/26159 Vessel,effigy,dog(?)
Effigy
Colima
Image Not Available for Whistle in form of animal head
33-57-20/2413 Whistle in form of animal head
Figurine
Honduras