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The vessel's overall shape is a tapered bulbous body with three bulbous feet. A zoomorphic head has been appliqued to the vessel's shoulder as well as two arms. A shell pendant hangs from its neck. (1)
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The Xalitla culture created detailed figurines: some verge on portraits, others are generic, many figures are individuals sitting or standing. Here, the mother appears to look at the observer, while the baby suckles her breast. (1)
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The yoke, worn around the waist of a ball player, was used to hit or deflect a fast-moving rubber ball. They were probably made of animal skins and plant materials. Wearing a stone yoke does increase the ball's speed and the distance it travels. Stone yokes are found in elite burials and probably not used during a ballgame. The stone on this piece is scratched and has a few chips. However, the overall condition is good. (6)
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The Zapotec culture engaged in feasting and gift giving. This simple tripodal bowl probably held pulque, an alcoholic beverage created from fermenting blue agave syrup. The bowl's decoration, an abstract eagle head, represents one of the twenty day signs from their agricultural calendar. (6)
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There are five different shapes of Maya stone beads. Four Jabed beads, 15 spherical, 7 large hole and 14 small hole, 3 large barrels, 10 small barrels, 11 discs & 2 other shapes. The range in size from 0.25 inches to 1.0 inches. (5)
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There are ten different Playas incised redware styles. This olla has a flared rim, a restricted neck, horizontal shoulder incisions and two diagonal linear designs. (6)
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There are twenty-eight ceramic ear spools. Fourteen are black ware, six orange ware, five tan ware, one incised, one polychrome, one cone-shaped. Riker Mount has six orange ware. Riker Box has twenty-two ear spools, four different styles.17 napkin ring, 6 Horer color, 2 cone shape, 1 tube shape. 1 solid, 3 pierced, 1 incised, 1 painted polychrome. (51)
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These blue-green jade ear flared have been string cut, chipped, abraded, drilled, and polished to form a flower. The petals represent the four cardinal directions, while the ball an post stands for the verticality of up and down. The design represents the Maya "Quincunx" or the five directions of their world or universe. (7)
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These gentlemen appear to be two drummers creating music, but their feet tell another story. Since their feet are on the drum, they are riding the drum during shamanic flight. (6)
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These hollow, open-back copper masks were cast usin the lost wax technique. There is a strap across the back so they could be secured to a headdress or a textile. The masks contained small bells which would tingle when moved. (6)
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These wedge shape pendants were created by core flaking and pressure flaking a soft stone. Once the basic wedge shape was produced, it was refined or flattened with abrasive grits or sands. The holes were drilled for suspending the pectoral. (6)
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These wedge-shaped pendants were created by core flaking and pressure flaking a soft stone. Once the basic wedge shape was produced, it was refined or flattened with abrasive grits or sands. The holes were drilled for suspending the pectoral. (4)
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