Tripodal cup

Item

Title
Tripodal cup
Tribe
Chiriqui
Location
Panama
Dimensions
3 7/8 x 4 x 4 3/4 inches 9.8 x 10.2 x 12.1 cm
Accession Number
NAP-37
Description
This cup was acquired in Panama, , 8° 42’ N, 82° 50’ W. Itfeatures rattle legs with moveable balls inside. The balls make noise when the cup is used, and may serve a funerary purpose. This example is stouter than the other rattle leg cup in our collection, showing a variety in designs for the form.
Media
Ceramic
Item sets
Sunnergren
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