Carved groundstone "Sukia" figure, seated male

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Object Number 51-50-20/18522

Display Title Carved groundstone "Sukia" figure, seated male

Descriptions

Object Description Caved stone "Sukia" figure. Seated male figure with arms crossed over knees. Heavily eroded.

Inventory Description Ground stone effigy, human figure, seated/squatting/ knees to chest, elbows and

Classification

Raw Material
Effigy

Department Archaeological

Date CE 1000-1550

Culture

Guetar

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Central America / Costa Rica / Limon / <County> / Guapiles

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall: 20.5 x 14.5 cm (8 1/16 x 5 11/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 51-50-20/18522

Provenance

Collector Karl P. Curtis

Donor Donated by Dr. Alfred M. Tozzer

Donor Donated by Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop

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