The vessel is dark brown with red ochre on one face. One end has an animal head, arms and feet, the other end seems more human with the spout of the vessel formed from his head. There are geometric incised marks on the body.
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Two-Headed Effigy Vessel

Maker unknown

1000–1350

Artwork Information

  • Title:

    Two-Headed Effigy Vessel

  • Artist:

    Maker unknown

  • Artist Bio:

    Pre-Columbian, Costa Rican, Guanacaste-Nicoya

  • Date:

    1000–1350

  • Medium:

    Terra cotta

  • Dimensions:

    6 1/4 x 7 1/4 x 3 1/2 inches

  • Credit Line:

    Wichita Art Museum, Gift of S.O. Bud Beren Estate

  • Object Number:

    2007.53.6

  • Display:

    Not Currently on Display