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Guanacaste-Nicoya Monkey Effigy Vessel - PF.3815
Origin: Guanacaste, Nicoya, Costa Rica
Circa: 1000
AD
to 1550
AD
Dimensions:
10.25" (26.0cm) high
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Style: Guanacaste-Nicoya
Medium: Terracotta
$4,800.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
From the depths of the great Guanacaste-Nicoya
Zone of the culturally rich country of Costa Rica,
history and art combine to tell us a story. This
artistic jar may express one or many of the
ancient stories or mythologies relating to the
monkey. The monkey is painted with bulging
eyes and wide-open mouth. The nose protrudes
and round objects painted orange adorn either
side of the head. Both hands rest at the chin. A
rather sensitive rendering of a creature that often
does just that. An interesting feature is the
painted collar encircling the monkey's head. The
applied rattle monkey head is centered between
the front two of the attached rattle tripods. The
third rattle tripod is at the rear. A peculiar tail is
molded above the rear tripod. Geometric objects
are painted on the tail and outlined by a heavy
black line. The artist in following the swelling
contours of this pear-shaped vessel has paid
careful attention. The border on the top is filled
with intricately painted elements of various
motifs. Below the mouth rim, there is a row of
straight and swirling lines. This vessel may have
served an important function during shaman
rituals. The artistic ingenuity and beautiful shape
of this vessel makes it a masterpiece of well-
developed skill and remarkable creativity.
- (PF.3815)
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