Untitled (Jaguar Effigy Vessel)
Title
Untitled (Jaguar Effigy Vessel)
Creator
Unknown
Description
Large jar with tripod legs. Zoomorphic extensions of head, arms, and legs in the shape of jaguar protruding from globular jug shape. Black painted forms and red accent bands cover the front-facing side of the pot with the jaguar.
Date
n.d.
State Edition
Indigenous Art - S. America
Worktype
Ceramic
Material
Ceramic, paint
Measurements
23.5 x 29 x 21.5 cm
Subject
vessel, tripod, container, storage, jar, effigy
Cultural Context
Nicoyan Peninsula/ Guanacaste Costa Rica
Source
Gift of William and Henrietta Schmidt
Collection
Citation
Unknown, “Untitled (Jaguar Effigy Vessel),” Life Stories, accessed April 28, 2026, https://lifestories.uvic.ca/items/show/103.