Bidspirit auction | Pre-Columbian Chorotega Style Pottery Effigy

Pre-Columbian Chorotega Style Pottery Effigy Vessel - Pre-Columbian Chorotega Style Pottery Effigy Vessel Central American, Chorotega culture, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, effigy vessel depicting an anthropomorphized alligator sitting on a reticulated bench, head serving as a lid; probably for storing lime used in the chewing of coca leaves Height: 4 1/4 inches, Length: 3 1/2 inches, Width: 2 1/2 inches (with lid) Condition: Very Good, chipped at back edge of head; bench repaired; overall light wear consistent with normal use Category: Decorative Arts > Ethnographic Estimated Sale Time: 11:12 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Sales Tax: Illinois (8.000%), New Jersey (6.625%), Pennsylvania (8.000%), Washington (10.500%) Links to High Resolution Images: Image #1 Image #2 Image #3 Image #4 Image #5 Condition: Very Good, chipped at back edge of head; bench repaired; overall light wear consistent with normal use Dimensions: 4.25 x 2.5 x 3.5 in