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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Stone Peg-Base Male Figure, 1000 CE - 1500 CE
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Stone Peg-Base Male Figure, 1000 CE - 1500 CE

Stone Peg-Base Male Figure, 1000 CE - 1500 CE

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Deftly carved from a single piece of stone with only wood and stone tools plus abrasives, this peg-base figure is a superb example of the ancient Pre-Columbian sculptural artistry of...
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Deftly carved from a single piece of stone with only wood and stone tools plus abrasives, this peg-base figure is a superb example of the ancient Pre-Columbian sculptural artistry of the Diquis Zone of Costa Rica. In this region the sculptural traditions vary notably from other areas of Pre-Columbian Costa Rica, as seen in this carved figure. Here, there is a strong tendency toward stylization of the image as well as an emphasis on two-dimensional form, which in turn is highlighted by low relief carving. Moreover, the stately pose of the figure results in a formality that recalls architectural embellishment (which Peg-base figures may have been) as opposed to individual sculpture. As we explore the dynamics of this remarkable stone figure we become acutely aware of the power behind the hand of the Costa Rican sculptor. His work in not only a potent expression of the ethos of his people--it is also an ample portion of their timeless, life-enriching legacy.
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