Metate with Tripod Supports, curved grinding platform decorated with incised geometric designs of chevrons and linear patterns; two stylized animal figures on each end of upper section; igneous rock, grey porous texture, possibly basalt, Costa Rican (Nicoya Peninsula), 300-800 AD

Metate, 9th century

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Gift of Arthur and Lucille Weissexpand_more  77.56.10

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Metate
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Metate with Tripod Supports, curved grinding platform decorated with incised geometric designs of chevrons and linear patterns; two stylized animal figures on each end of upper section; igneous rock, grey porous texture, possibly basalt, Costa Rican (Nicoya Peninsula), 300-800 AD