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All auctions / Ethnographic / Costa Rican Tripod Rattle Vessel, Guanacaste-Nicoya
Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Guanacaste-Nicoya area, ca. 600 to 1100 CE. A ceramic tripod rattle vessel standing on three hollow legs, each pierced to produce sound when moved, with small pellets sealed within the hollow legs. The rounded body rises to a slightly flared rim, the surface bearing the marks of hand forming, firing, and burial. The three supports are sculpted with subtle zoomorphic modeling and slotted openings. Size: 5.4" L x 5" W x 6.8" H (13.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 17.3 cm) The surface shows areas of wear, mineral accretion, and firing variation, lending the piece an honest, tactile presence. Its form balances utility and symbolism, reflecting a worldview in which everyday materials could serve as instruments of ceremony, sound, and spiritual communication. Both sculptural and functional, this tripod rattle vessel offers a vivid glimpse into the ritual life of ancient Costa Rica, where clay, sound, and movement came together in acts of meaning and memory. Item # 200237
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