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Tri-Legged Rattle Bowl
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This is a special type of bowl that has legs which contain rattles. It was produced sometime around 1525AD in Costa Rica. The bowl has been formed by a coiling technique but the legs have been modeled and attached with some balls of clay inside them. This is what creates the rattling noise. The bowl is also characterized by its three legs.
Cultural Affiliation
This piece was found in Costa Rica and the exact cultural affiliation is not known. It may belong to either the Chiriqui culture or the Chorotega culture which are both known for ceramic works in Costa Rica. Leg Close-Up 102 KB
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This bowl has been decorated with a series of incised lines around the outside. Each leg is formed to represent some kind of face with the clay balls visible within the eye sockets. This bowl has not been painted but the body of the bowl may have been burnished because of the shine that is visible on it. View One 237 KB
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