Description:

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, probably Chiriqui, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. A hand-built pottery tripod vessel with legs in the shape of stylized standing simian figures. Each figure features a tilted head with incised eyes, a thick tail curled atop their head, and delineated legs. The vessel is supported by each monkey creature and has a deep basin decorated with red pigment. Size: 9" W x 7.6" H (22.9 cm x 19.3 cm)

Provenance: private Burlington, Vermont, USA collection, acquired via descent in 1978, imported into the US prior to 1970

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#172377

  • Condition: Repaired with some restoration. Abrasions, fading to pigment, light pitting, and softening to some finer details. Nice remains of pigment within basin.

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