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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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Bowl2847/58

Round clay bowl with a deep body, wide mouth, and rounded bottom. Bowl is decorated on the outside rim with two encircling lines of dark red pigment. On the inside bottom is an elaborate pattern in dark red, black, and orange, with accentuating dots and lines. Black lines encircle the interior rim and above are many short, vertical panels of red.

Culture
Central America
Material
clay and pigment
Made in
Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pot2847/54

Large clay pot with three legs. The pot has a bulbous body that narrows to a slightly flared rim and wide mouth. A small animal head protrudes just beneath the rim. Remnants of pigmented decoration can be seen encircling the neck and shoulder of the pot in linear patterns. The legs are conical with a prominent shoulder, and two holes are bored into each, allowing a quiet rattling sound to emit when the pot is moved.

Culture
Central America
Material
clay and pigment
Made in
Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pot2847/52

Clay pot has a squat, bulbous body narrowing to a large mouth with an internally overhanging rim. High on the body is a small animal head with large round ears, incised eyes and a snout with an open mouth. A small nub protrudes from the forehead. Opposite, on the back of the pot, is a large round tail. The pot body is decorated in patterns of incised lines. Three small, conical legs support the object, and are situated close together on the base. Charcoal covers much of both the outside and interior of the vessel.

Culture
Central America
Material
clay and pigment
Made in
Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pot2847/50

Clay pot in the shape of a turtle. Pot has a small mouth with a thick, slightly flaring rim, and a bulbous body with a rounded base. A small round head protrudes just under the rim, with 2 jagged horizontal ridges to either side, suggesting flippers. A small round tail projects at the back. Three thick legs support the pot, conical in shape, with prominent rounded shoulders. The rear leg has a jagged ridge down its length.

Culture
Central America
Material
clay and pigment
Made in
Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pot2847/48

Clay pot has a bulbous body with a long, angled neck and a round rim surrounding a small mouth. Three small conical legs support the pot. The bottom portion of body and legs is painted a dark red, as is the rim. The rest of the body has traces of a lighter orange pigment. The body is decorated with groups of long incised vertical lines while the neck has short lines in patterns. A small precise cut has been made through the bottom of the pot.

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