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Stamp2847/150

Clay stamp; face shows a sharp, deeply carved motif of a small ring sitting inside a larger one. A green pigment clings to the edges of the pattern. The body is wide and flaring, narrowing at the neck into a long tapering handle, rounded at the top.

Culture
Central America
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rolling Stamp2847/146

Clay rolling stamp, cylindrical in shape. Stamp has a thin central core that supports four sharply carved protruding disks. The two middle disks are shaped to make a zigzag pattern, the outer two with triangle designs. The edges of the disks are covered in a dark orange pigment. The ends of the stamp are slightly indented and flat, covered with a lighter orange pigment.

Culture
Central America
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rattle2847/140

Clay rattle. The body is long and rounded, with several smooth vertical indentations carved from shoulder to base. Six small holes are bored through the clcay at intervals, three along the base and another three at the shoulder. The handle is long and tapers slightly toward the top where another hole is bored through the wood. The base flares out from the body and its underside is indented. When the instrument is moved, a soft rattling sound emanates from the body.

Culture
Central America
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rattle2847/138

Clay rattle. Body is long and rounded, decorated with vertical indented ridges from shoulder to base. Four small holes are bored into the hollow centre of the rattle just below the shoulder. When moved, a soft rattling sound emanates from the body. A long, slightly tapering handle sits on top, with two small holes bored through near the tip. The object has been coated with a shiny laqcuer-type material.

Culture
Central America
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rattle2847/136

Small clay rattle in the shape of a bird. The body is round and bulbous, with a short protruding tail and small curving wings on each side. The bird stands on two wide legs, between which is a hole bored into the hollow body. The head is oblong with a long beak carrying a comb, and round protruding eyes with holes for pupils. A hole pierces the bird’s neck. When shaken, a soft rattling sound emanates from the body.

Culture
Central America
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rattle2847/134

Clay rattle in the form of a standing woman. Rattle has an oblong, bulbous body with two legs capable of holding the figure upright. A small hole is bored between the legs into the rattle’s hollow cavity. The face has a thick mouth, large nose, and circular, incised eyes. Clay hair falls to the figure’s shoulders and a hole is bored on either side in the ear area. Below small pointed breasts is a thick belt that wraps around the waist, holding a baby to her back. The child’s arms wrap around the mother’s shoulders, where her uplifted hands grasp his. The baby’s tiny clay feet are visible just below the belt. When moved, the object makes a soft rattling sound.

Culture
Central America
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rattle2847/133

Clay rattle in the form of a standing woman. Rattle has an oblong, bulbous body with two legs capable of holding the figure upright. A small hole is bored between the legs into the rattle’s hollow cavity. The face has a thick mouth, large nose, and circular, incised eyes. Clay hair falls to the figure’s shoulders and a hole is bored on either side in the ear area. Below small pointed breasts is a thick belt that wraps around the waist, holding a baby to her back. The child’s arms wrap around the mother’s shoulders, where her uplifted hands grasp his. The baby’s tiny clay feet are visible just below the belt. When moved, the object makes a soft rattling sound.

Culture
Central America
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure2847/46

Terracotta human-like figure. The head is hollow and wide, with a long oblong opening across the top. The facial features protrude and the eyes, brows and mouth are emphasized with paint. The forehead has painted hair and a protruding orange headband. Arms are held akimbo and the chest has small protruding breasts and navel, also painted. The figure rests on bent knees and the thighs are painted in curved brown and orange stripes. The back of the object is similarly painted. A hole is centred in the back of the head as well as on the flat base of the figure.

Culture
Central America
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Costa Rica
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure2847/45

Terracotta figure of a kneeling man. The head is large with a round striped headdress, protruding features, prominent decorated ears, and a round open mouth with paint running across the cheeks in stripes. Hands are on thighs with elbows pointing outward. Chest has an indented navel and protruding nipples, emphasized with brown paint. The legs are painted with stripes in orange and brown. The base of the figure is undecorated and contains a hole that opens into the hollow interior of the figure. A similar hole is bored into the back of the head.

Culture
Central America
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Costa Rica
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure2847/43

Terracotta human figure with a large, flat, square head with an oblong slit in the top leading into the object’s hollow centre. The facial features are slightly protruding and the eyes, brows and mouth are emphasized with paint. Rings sit at the ears. Arms are held akimbo and the chest projects slightly, with a hollowed out, painted ring at the centre. The legs separate, creating a hollow triangle that widens at the bottom. The back of the figure is flat and rounded. Pigment decorates the arms, legs, chest and back.

Culture
Central America
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Costa Rica
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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