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Tri-Legged Rattle Bowl

       This is a special type of bowl that has legs which contain rattles. It was produced sometime between 800AD and 1525AD in Costa Rica.

       The bowl has been formed by a coiling technique but the legs have been modeled and attached with some balls of clay inside them. This is what creates the rattling noise. The bowl is also characterized by its three legs.

      

Cultural Affiliation

       This piece was found in Costa Rica and the exact cultural affiliation is not known. It may belong to either the Chiriqui culture or the Chorotega culture which are both known for ceramic works in Costa Rica.

       The legs themselves are shaped and painted to represent some type of animal head. It is not known what type it is but it may be some kind of bird.

       The bowl has been decorated by the painting of geometric shapes and lines with brown and red paint.