A Costa Rican Decorated Stone Metate, ca. 800 - 1200 CE Sculpture - Stone his right arm raised to

his right arm raised to hold a now-missing weapon

the boxes present it cleanly and attractively

pectorals are frequently found laid over the body of the deceased rather than draped around the neck

thereafter private NYC collection

Dimensions: Length: 1

A Costa Rican Decorated Stone Metate, ca. 800 - 1200 CE Sculpture - Stone his right arm raised toThe metate is a type of grinding platform found in the ancient Americas; its forms vary from simple utilitarian to highly decorated ceremonial models. The curved grinding plate on this volcanic stone metate is decorated on the underside in raised relief with a central stylized figure having a human body and rectangular head, with the front leg incorporated as a long snout. The edge of the plate features a wide herringbone border. The plate stands on