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

Effigy Figure

Maker Costa Rica, Central Highlands
Date1-500
Made/manufacturedNorth and Central America
MediumCeramic with buff slip
Dimensions2 x 1 x 3 5/8 in. (5.1 x 2.5 x 9.2 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Object numberC-86-22
Collections
DescriptionAnimal effigy, probably dog or other canine, triangular head, pointy snout with teeth apparently bared, poked holes for eyes, small nubbins for ears, angular neck attaching tubular body (broken) with a large hole at each shoulder.
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