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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Tripod Effigy Vessel
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Tripod Effigy Vessel

Artist Unknown
CulturePre-Columbian | Costa Rica
DatePost Classic Period
MediumTerracotta | Polychrome
DimensionsOverall: 13 in. (33 cm)
Credit LineGift of Jack Tanzer
Object number76.23.35
Not on view
DescriptionClay bowl. Jaguar effigy. With head and arms. Legs and tail act as supports. Tan colored clay with traces of dark brown and red paint.