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Terracotta Trophy Heads : Guanacaste Blackware Trophy Head
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Guanacaste Blackware Trophy Head - PF.3343
Origin: Guanacaste Zone, Costa Rica
Circa: 1200
AD
to 1550
AD
Dimensions:
10" (25.4cm) high
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Terracotta
$8,600.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
The artist has created an intense work of art in
which there are beautiful geometric patterns. The
intertwining curvilinear shapes surround the
vessel, which creates a lavish decoration. These
shapes are repeated on the back of the vessel,
and may have symbolized the coexistence of life
and death. The almond shaped eyes on this
grayish brown effigy vessel watch us, at the
same time that the nostrils are open to smell the
air around. This vessel is personified in order to
show the majesty it represents. The neck of this
vessel is a crown, distinctly placed on the effigy's
head. The ridge above the eyes is probably a
symbol for majesty, a higher level of life and
power. There is an overwhelming sense of power
and dignity felt within this work of art.
- (PF.3343)
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