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Ceremonial Metate, c. 800-1100 A.D. Atlantic Watershed, Costa Rica Volcanic Stone; 7 1/2 x 13…
Metate
Ceremonial Metate, c. 800-1100 A.D. Atlantic Watershed, Costa Rica Volcanic Stone; 7 1/2 x 13…
Ceremonial Metate, c. 800-1100 A.D. Atlantic Watershed, Costa Rica Volcanic Stone; 7 1/2 x 13 x 15 in. 2001.74.6 Gift of William Moran

Metate

ClassificationsTools and Equipment-metates
Date800-1100 CE
Made AtCosta Rica, Central America, North America
MediumStone
Dimensions7 1/2 × 13 × 15 in. (19.1 × 33 × 38.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of William R. Moran
Object number2001.74.6
DescriptionOvoid volcanic stone metate with 4 legs. Legs have monkey figures as support.


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