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Ceramics
Incense Burner
Greater Nicoya artist, (active )
Greater Nicoya artist
Costa Rica
15 7/8 x 10 3/8 in. (40.3 x 26.4 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Greater Nicoya Culture Zone; made in Costa Rica
800-1200 CE
800
1200
Guanacaste-Nicoya, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
Incense burners are found throughout the Ancient Americas, and this example is similar in purpose to the incense burner in the figure of Macuilxochitl in the case across the room. The smoke that emanated from an incense burner during a ritual could magically shroud the physical world before it dissipated into the mysterious world of the cosmos. The form itself is firmly rooted in the natural world: echoing the shape of an active volcano, the rough-textured bands of appliquéd pellets are symbolic of the scutes on an alligators hide.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1969.62
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Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
69.62SL1
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69.62DI1
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69.62DI2
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69.62DI3
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Ceramics
Vessel with Bird Head
Greater Nicoya artist, (active )
Greater Nicoya artist
Costa Rica
Primary
12 x 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (30.5 x 21 x 21 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Greater Nicoya Culture Zone; made in Costa Rica
800 - 1200
800
1200
Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
1969.92
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Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
69.92SL1
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full
2 x 2
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w 69.62, 69.88, 69.58
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69.92DI2
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2 x 2
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69.92DI#2
digital image
6/9/2009
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69.92DI#3
digital image
6/9/2009
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Ceramics
Puma Vessel
Greater Nicoya artist, (active )
Greater Nicoya artist
Costa Rica
Primary
8 1/2 x 13 in. (21.6 x 33 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Greater Nicoya Culture Zone; made in Costa Rica
800-1200 CE
800
1200
cats, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America, vessels
Ceramics
The puma is found throughout Central and South America. It is slightly smaller than the jaguar and its tawny coat is unspotted. Both animals are excellent hunters, being especially active at dawn and dusk. Their ability to move through the darkness, coupled with their strength and stealth, make them excellent alter-egos for the shaman. The cup on the back of this puma vessel is decorated with a depiction of another puma.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1969.101
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Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
69.101DI1
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