Jar is in rust color clay with creajm ground, black and rust color decoration. A tripod using two front legs and jaguar tail as the third leg. The projecting arms have shoulders with holes and the hands have four fingers reasing on hips. The face is human like, with tear drop eyes, and a tiny nose, frowning mouth. The design on the arms, legs and tail are also jaguar or flower like. The top frieze around the rim is a decorative geometric design. This pot is a rattle.
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Effigy Jar

Maker unknown

800–1200

Artwork Information

  • Title:

    Effigy Jar

  • Artist:

    Maker unknown

  • Artist Bio:

    Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Guanacaste-Nicoya

  • Date:

    800–1200

  • Medium:

    Terra cotta, polychrome

  • Dimensions:

    12 1/4 x 8 3/4 x 7 1/2 inches

  • Credit Line:

    Wichita Art Museum, Gift of S.O. Bud and Louise Beren

  • Object Number:

    2019.22.11

  • Display:

    Not Currently on Display