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THBCosta Rican Pottery Tripod Vessel w/ Crocodile Legs
Lot 215
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Chiriqui, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. With its tall tripod support legs, this type of vessel is sometimes referred to as a "spider pot" or a "chocolate pot" (after its association with the cherished cocoa beverage) - the bowl deep, almost cauldron-like, with a nicely flared lip. It originates from the Diquis Region of Costa Rica and dates to the Chiriqui Phase. This particular vessel has three rattle legs with crocodile or caiman figures atop each and displaying fabulous details. The crocodile being the oldest (approximately 55 million years old) of the Crocodilia class which also included alligators and caymans was understood as a crocodilian earth monster and is oftentimes shown giving rise to what was known as the World Tree. Partial to a watery habitat, the crocodile was also a metaphor for fertility in Pre-Columbian mythology. This type of bowl would have been used for ceremonial occasions - held atop the head to produce percussive rattling sounds when in motion. Size: 6.75" W at widest point x 8.25" H (17.1 cm x 21 cm)
Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to mid-1980s
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#143320Repairs to legs but still contain rattles and produce a wonderful sound when shook. Normal surface wear with scuffs and some abraded areas as shown.Condition
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