Erotic Conjoined Figures, 1000 CE - 1500 CE
Basalt
15.75
PF.2639
Expertly carved from a single piece of volcanic rock with only the use of stone and wood tools plus abrasives, these erotic conjoined figures are a stunning example of the...
Expertly carved from a single piece of volcanic rock with only the use of stone and wood tools plus abrasives, these erotic conjoined figures are a stunning example of the Pre-Columbian sculptural skills of the Ancient Costa Rican artisans. Featured in a sexual position that would not lead to childbirth, this couple is reminiscent of the Mochica erotic art that is believed to represent ritual practices that occurred in ceremonial contexts. Although little is known of the erotic art in Costa Rica, it is evident from this extraordinary sculpture that the skill of the stone carver was highly advanced and remarkably expressive.
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