What is an effigy vessel?

An effigy vessel is a ceramic form such as a bowl, vase, or bottle that depicts a human or animal figure.

Effigy vessels were made in many prehistoric cultures such as the Pre-Columbian North and South Americas, Iran, and Zaire.

Costa Rican Effigy Vessels

Effigy vessels from CR were constructed between 600 and 800 CE.

They generally come from the Guanacaste region of CR.

Peru

Were probably constructed between 400-1200 CE

Zaire

Iran

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