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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Jaguar Effigy Metate
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Jaguar Effigy Metate

Maker Costa Rican
MediumVolcanic stone
Dimensions7 x 10 3/4 x 19 1/2 in. (17.8 x 27.3 x 49.5 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Mrs. A.H. Spivack in Memory of Dr. A.H. Spivack
Object numberS-74-104
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DescriptionLarge oval surface with shallow concavity, supported on 4 legs at corners, shaped to represent a feline's front & back legs. Tail coming from center edge on back, curving to attach at back of right hind foot. Feline head extending down from front rim. Ears are small nubs, with angular cut head and wide mouth with indicated teeth bared. Oval eyes with hollowed areas below on side of muzzle.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Moche culture
200-300
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Costa Rica, Nicoya Zone
1000-1550
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Jaguar Effigy Jar
Peru, North Coast, Moche
500-800 A.D.
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Jaguar Effigy Metate
Costa Rica, Central Highlands
Period VI (Late Period, 1000-1522)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Effigy Bottle with Cayman God
Costa Rican, Atlantic Watershed
100 BCE-1300 CE
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Metate with Monkey Figures
Costa Rican, Atlantic Watershed
Period VI (Late Period, 1000-1522)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Small Tripod Jar with Animal Head
Costa Rican, Atlantic Watershed
1000-1550
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Stirrup-Spout Bottle of Crab God with Fanged Feline Mouth
Moche culture
200-300
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Chimu culture
1200 - 1476
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Costa Rican, Atlantic Watershed
1000-1550
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West Mexican culture, Mexico, North Central Jalisco, Ameca
1-200
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