Sukia figure
Sukia figure
Sukia figure
Sukia figure

Currently not on view

Sukia figure,

1000–1550

Linea Vieja
Period VI
2001-300

Information

Title
Sukia figure
Dates

1000–1550

Medium
Volcanic stone
Dimensions
h. 7.0 cm., w. 3.5 cm., d. 5.5 cm. (2 3/4 x 1 3/8 x 2 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Alvin E. Friedman-Kien
Object Number
2001-300
Place Made

North America, Costa Rica, Limón Province, Atlantic watershed

Culture
Costa Rican
Period
Pre-Columbian Central American styles and periods
Type
figurines
Materials
volcanic rock, stone
Subject
figures (representations)

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