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Small standing figurine with short rounded legs, an extended tripod "tail" from behind, arms at side folded up to chest, face with shallow features, figurine appears to be wearing large headdress. Brown ware with white slip.
Figurine
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Figurine

Maker Costa Rican Artist
Dateundated
Place of originCosta Rica, North and Central America
MediumCeramic with white slip
Dimensions3 x 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 in. (7.6 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Object numberC-86-74
Collections
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