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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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