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Kneeling man wearing a cup on his right shoulder Guanacaste...

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Kneeling man wearing a cup on his right shoulder Guanacaste culture, Nicoya region, Nicaragua/Costa Rica border End of Period IV, 200-500 AD. H. 24.5 cm Light brown ceramic with blackened areas. Beautiful expressive face with features underlined by engravings and in slight relief. The skull is covered with a simple, beautifully arranged hairstyle. Surface wear, visible splinters Provenance: Former French collection built up at the beginning of the 20th century.