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Sandy Applique effigy head vessel
Sandy Applique effigy head vessel
Object Number 17-3-20/C8233
Display Title Sandy Applique effigy head vessel
Descriptions
Object Description Portrait or trophy head vessel. Head appears to be of a deceased male or male with eyes closed. The mouth is shown grinning with teeth bared. Teeth may be depicted to indicate tooth modification, a common practice throughout pre-Columbian Costa Rica. Protruding ears contain hollow ear spools. The individual is wearing a round cap adorned with five plastic applique bumps above the forehead and incised and punctate geometric designs along sides above ears. The vessels is painted with at least two, but possibly three different color pigments. The center of the vessel, including the area between the ears, below the hat and above the mouth s painted in a tan or salmon colored pigment. The hat and lower half of the face, including the area surrounding the mouth is in a deep red.
Inventory Description Ceramic, anthropomorphic effigy vase, polychrome on red ware, incised and molded
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Vase
Department Archaeological
Date 300-800 AD
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / San Jose / <County> / <City> / Pariscal
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 11 x 12.5 x 11.5 cm (4 5/16 x 4 15/16 x 4 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C8233
Provenance
Collector Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (1916-1917)
Expedition Peabody Museum Central American Expedition (1916-1917)

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