Between the continents and between the seas lies the country of Costa Rica, so named for the richness and abundance of its resources. One of these resources in particular the ancient natives made abundant and masterful use of, and that was volcanic rock, which they quarried and carved into exquisite works or art. Here we experience a standing male figure, adorned with a fearsome alligator mask, complete with snarling teeth. Atop his head rests a two-tiered headdress, the shape of which recalls Costa Rican ceremonial stools from the same period. Standing in an erect pose with cylindrical legs firmly in place, the figure holds his left hand to his midriff, while his right hand rests on his hip. While observing his hands, our eyes are drawn to the necklace that adorns the figure's chest, its bar-and-tube shape perhaps representing the jade tube necklace worn by the Costa Rican Indians. With his ferocious mask and dramatic pose, we wonder if this compelling male is the representation on a chief or a shaman, or perhaps a warrior. Clearly, he suggests a person of spiritual rank and power. Whatever his role in Ancient Costa Rican culture, he captures our imagination today, forcing us to feel the power that comes from within him, as his reptilian eyes stare deep into our soul.