Pre-Columbian Figural Vessel with Polychrome Decoration | Guanacaste-Nicoya, Costa Rica | Circa 800–1200 AD

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Pre-Columbian Nicoya effigy vessel with human head and geometric painted rim, Costa Rica, 800–1200 AD
360-degree rotation of Nicoya effigy vessel with human head and painted geometric motifs, 800–1200 AD
Close-up of Nicoya effigy vessel face with painted eyes, pierced ears, and mineral pigment highlights
Right side of ancient Nicoya effigy vessel with expressive face and red-black geometric motifs
Rear view of Pre-Columbian effigy bowl highlighting cream slip and hand-burnished surface
Left side of Guanacaste-Nicoya human-head effigy bowl showing painted cheek and decorative rim band
Overhead view of ancient human-headed vessel showing interior painted rim with red and black patterns
Underside of Guanacaste-Nicoya effigy vessel revealing handmade terracotta base and burial wear
  • Pre-Columbian Nicoya effigy vessel with human head and geometric painted rim, Costa Rica, 800–1200 AD
  • 360-degree rotation of Nicoya effigy vessel with human head and painted geometric motifs, 800–1200 AD
  • Close-up of Nicoya effigy vessel face with painted eyes, pierced ears, and mineral pigment highlights
  • Right side of ancient Nicoya effigy vessel with expressive face and red-black geometric motifs
  • Rear view of Pre-Columbian effigy bowl highlighting cream slip and hand-burnished surface
  • Left side of Guanacaste-Nicoya human-head effigy bowl showing painted cheek and decorative rim band
  • Overhead view of ancient human-headed vessel showing interior painted rim with red and black patterns
  • Underside of Guanacaste-Nicoya effigy vessel revealing handmade terracotta base and burial wear
Pre-Columbian Nicoya effigy vessel with human head and geometric painted rim, Costa Rica, 800–1200 AD
360-degree rotation of Nicoya effigy vessel with human head and painted geometric motifs, 800–1200 AD
Close-up of Nicoya effigy vessel face with painted eyes, pierced ears, and mineral pigment highlights
Right side of ancient Nicoya effigy vessel with expressive face and red-black geometric motifs
Rear view of Pre-Columbian effigy bowl highlighting cream slip and hand-burnished surface
Left side of Guanacaste-Nicoya human-head effigy bowl showing painted cheek and decorative rim band
Overhead view of ancient human-headed vessel showing interior painted rim with red and black patterns
Underside of Guanacaste-Nicoya effigy vessel revealing handmade terracotta base and burial wear

Pre-Columbian Figural Vessel with Polychrome Decoration | Guanacaste-Nicoya, Costa Rica | Circa 800–1200 AD

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Guanacaste-Nicoya, Costa Rica
Material: Hand-painted terracotta with mineral pigments
Period: Circa 800–1200 AD

Description
This remarkable Pre-Columbian figural vessel from the Guanacaste-Nicoya culture of ancient Costa Rica is modeled in the form of a human head surmounted by a wide-rimmed bowl. The expressive face, with sharply defined eyes, pierced ears, and boldly painted cheek and forehead bands, captures the ritual intensity and artistic sophistication of Nicoya artisans.

Painted in a classic palette of red, black, and cream mineral pigments, the vessel’s upper rim and interior feature intricate geometric and dotted motifs—symbols of fertility, celestial harmony, and spiritual renewal. Likely used during temple or funerary ceremonies, such vessels may have held offerings, sacred liquids, or incense to honor ancestors and deities.

Features

- Hand-shaped and burnished terracotta effigy vessel

- Polychrome decoration in red, black, and cream mineral pigments

- Expressive facial features and geometric rim ornamentation

- Distinctive Guanacaste-Nicoya stylistic design

- Minor restoration to rim and base; stable and display-ready

Cultural Significance
Vessels of this type illustrate the spiritual and artistic fusion that defined the Guanacaste-Nicoya region, where Mesoamerican and Andean influences converged. Human-headed effigy bowls embodied the connection between the physical and divine, serving both ritual and commemorative purposes. The painted motifs and facial expressions symbolized fertility, transformation, and the enduring link between ancestors and the living.

Condition
Excellent presentation with minor restoration to rim and base. Light surface wear and pigment fading consistent with age and burial. Stable, with no structural damage.

Dimensions (Approximate)
Height: 3.5 in
Diameter: 3.25 in

Age
Circa 800–1200 AD (800–1,200 years old)

Learn More & Explore

Explore More Pre-Columbian Artifacts – Relic & Rarity Collection — Browse additional authentic figs and vessels from ancient Costa Rica and beyond.

Terracotta Polychrome Vessel of a Seated Figure (800-1500) – Artsy — Examine a closely related Costa Rican effigy vessel, illuminating the style and symbolism of the Guanacaste-Nicoya ceramics.

 

Descripción

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Guanacaste-Nicoya, Costa Rica
Material: Hand-painted terracotta with mineral pigments
Period: Circa 800–1200 AD

Description
This remarkable Pre-Columbian figural vessel from the Guanacaste-Nicoya culture of ancient Costa Rica is modeled in the form of a human head surmounted by a wide-rimmed bowl. The expressive face, with sharply defined eyes, pierced ears, and boldly painted cheek and forehead bands, captures the ritual intensity and artistic sophistication of Nicoya artisans.

Painted in a classic palette of red, black, and cream mineral pigments, the vessel’s upper rim and interior feature intricate geometric and dotted motifs—symbols of fertility, celestial harmony, and spiritual renewal. Likely used during temple or funerary ceremonies, such vessels may have held offerings, sacred liquids, or incense to honor ancestors and deities.

Features

- Hand-shaped and burnished terracotta effigy vessel

- Polychrome decoration in red, black, and cream mineral pigments

- Expressive facial features and geometric rim ornamentation

- Distinctive Guanacaste-Nicoya stylistic design

- Minor restoration to rim and base; stable and display-ready

Cultural Significance
Vessels of this type illustrate the spiritual and artistic fusion that defined the Guanacaste-Nicoya region, where Mesoamerican and Andean influences converged. Human-headed effigy bowls embodied the connection between the physical and divine, serving both ritual and commemorative purposes. The painted motifs and facial expressions symbolized fertility, transformation, and the enduring link between ancestors and the living.

Condition
Excellent presentation with minor restoration to rim and base. Light surface wear and pigment fading consistent with age and burial. Stable, with no structural damage.

Dimensions (Approximate)
Height: 3.5 in
Diameter: 3.25 in

Age
Circa 800–1200 AD (800–1,200 years old)

Learn More & Explore

Explore More Pre-Columbian Artifacts – Relic & Rarity Collection — Browse additional authentic figs and vessels from ancient Costa Rica and beyond.

Terracotta Polychrome Vessel of a Seated Figure (800-1500) – Artsy — Examine a closely related Costa Rican effigy vessel, illuminating the style and symbolism of the Guanacaste-Nicoya ceramics.

 

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