standing proudly with hands cupped around her breasts, with strong body, the calm face framed by stepped coiffure extending down her neck, and with coffee-bean style lowered eyes and full lips.

Acquired in the 1960's

Excellent, repair of clean break on the right foot, otherwise fine.
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This demure and youthful female is a classic example of the large free-standing stone figures which comprise one of the most important artistic expressions of ancient Costa Rican art. Made during the 1st millenium, the figures were public sculptures defining societal roles. Male figures typically featured warfare and ritual sacrifice with the trophy-head cult.  Fertility and sexuality are shown in  the "breast display" female figures (Jones, Kan and Snarskis 1981:131, cat. nos. 220, 221).