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Central American Pre-Columbian Style Rattle Leg Effigy Pots and Male Figure
Item Details
A pair of Central American Pre-Columbian style rattle leg effigy pots and male figure. This two earthenware tripod vessels ware a type made by pre-columbian cultures of Central America, between 300 and 700 C.E. and feature a slotted or partially open leg that would hold a bead made of clay, so that when the vessel is moved the legs rattle. Other details include two small loop handles to each side and a gadrooned trim around the neck of the vessel. The legs are detailed with fish effigies one leg and zoomorphic details on the other. Also included is an earthenware male figure.
| Materials | Ceramic |
Condition
- soiling, general wear, both pots have had one leg broken and repaired.
Dimensions
7.0" W x 6.5" H x 7.0" D
measured largest piece
Item #
17BAL151-830
