Metate
Object Number:
38-29-3
Current Location:
Collections storage
Culture:
Guetar (uncertain)
Provenience:
Costa Rica
Rio Frio
Culture Area:
Central America
Date Made:
1300-1499
Early Date:
1300
Late Date:
1499
Section:
American
Materials:
Volcanic Stone
Technique:
Carved
Iconography:
Jaguar
Description:
Cermonial, of volcanic rock Head and neck, long curving tail and 4 legs in jaguar form. Concave back or top. Carved geometric designs on legs, tail, head and rim.
Height:
11.5cm
Length:
40.5cm
Width:
19cm
Credit Line:
Purchased from Jennie Broad
Other Number:
| L-113-3 | - | Old Museum Number |
Current & Past Exhibitions:
Mayan Gallery (1954 - 2001)
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