Effigy Vessel

Nicoya polychrome, round-bodied clay vessel with three short bulging legs and a straight upright rim. The straight upright rimis painted with a red and black geometric pattern. The legs are painted with black 'S''s, 'x''s, and dots around the bulging area which is separated from the straight black vertical lines along the bottom area with a horizontal red band. The body of the vessel has a protruding face outlined with a red and black sun-like patterned design. The two arms curve inward in an S-shape, mirroring each other, allowing the hands to rest on the belly near the middle.