Expertly carved from a single piece of volcanic
rock with only the use of stone and wood tools
plus abrasives, this ceremonial seat is a
remarkable example of the sculptural skills of an
Ancient Costa Rican culture. Projecting from the
seats cylindrical base, we observe the
fantastically realized image of an alligator head,
whose elaborate crest is positioned over a more
realistically, rendered snout. Alligators were
revered animals in Pre-Columbian Costa Rica,
highly respected for their incredible strength and
tenacity. Here we see those characteristics
displayed in a most captivating manner, as we
experience this extraordinary alligator in his
entire electrifying splendor.
- (PF.2531)
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