Ceremonial Metate, 10th–11th century, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, Stone, H. 9 x Diam.14 3/4 in. (22.9 x 37.5 cm), Stone-Implements, Decorated metates carved of volcanic stone originated in the utilitarian forms that were used for grinding foodstuffs, primarily corn, in Precolumbian America. Central American examples, such as this metate, were so extensively embellished that ritual offering table use is presumed
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Ceremonial Metate, 10th–11th century, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, Stone, H, 9 x Diam.14 3/4, 22.9 37.5 cm, Stone-Implements, Decorated metates, carved, volcanic stone, originated, utilitarian forms, grinding foodstuffs, primarily corn, Precolumbian America, Central American, examples, metate, extensively embellished, ritual offering, table, presumed
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