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Object Number 51-50-20/18518
Display Title Stone jaguar effigy metate
Descriptions
Object Description Tetrapod jaguar effigy grinding stone. Shallow oval grinding surface. Wide legs, each with rectangular geometric patterns. Jaguar holds round object in open mouth. Tail curves from back of metate to meet with base of rear left leg. Monkey shown perched on stone bar between front and rear legs.
Inventory Description Ground stone, effigy, metate, feline effigy, carved head, feet and tail, carved
Classification
  • Effigy
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Date CE 1000-1552
Culture
  • Guetar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Limon / <County> / Guapiles
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.5 x 26 cm (3 3/4 x 10 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 51-50-20/18518
Provenance
Collector Karl P. Curtis
Donor Donated by Dr. Alfred M. Tozzer
Donor Donated by Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop

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