Sherd

Pre-Columbian Costa Rica was part of the transitional zone between the traditions of Meso America and South America. Influences from both areas are evident with the most powerful and extensive coming from the north, particularly for the Pacific area.

Guanacaste-Nicoya archaeological zone; Period V-VI (Polychrome).

pottery fragment

Rectangular clay ceramic rim sherd with slight curve; cream-slip. Convex side has wide red band at rim, a thin red band followed by three black lines and a trace of a red band. Concave side has wide red band, four black lines.