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Polychrome Pedestal Bowl, 800-1000 A.D. Central Region, Panama Ceramic and paint; 5 1/2 × 10 …
Bowl
Polychrome Pedestal Bowl, 800-1000 A.D. Central Region, Panama Ceramic and paint; 5 1/2 × 10 …
Polychrome Pedestal Bowl, 800-1000 A.D. Central Region, Panama Ceramic and paint; 5 1/2 × 10 in. 97.115.7 Gift of Dr. Alan Grinnell & Feelie Lee

Bowl

ClassificationsFurnishings-Serviceware-bowls
Date800-1000 CE
Made AtVeraguas Province, Panama, Central America, North America
MediumCeramic and paint
Dimensions5 1/2 × 10 in. (14 × 25.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Alan Grinnell & Feelie Lee
Object number97.115.7
DescriptionMacaracas style Shaman in combat and soul flight Las Huacas, Veraguas 800-1000 A.D. The large concentric eyes help identify this figure as a shaman. The arms have
transformed into wings symbolizing soul flight or out of body trave. The sting-ray spines emanating from the body symbolize the shaman's power and energy.
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