Ceremonial Grinding Table (Metate) in the Form of a Feline by Nicoya

Ceremonial Grinding Table (Metate) in the Form of a Feline Possibly 500 - 1000

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This Ceremonial Grinding Table (Metate) in the Form of a Feline, from the Nicoya culture of Costa Rica, is a striking example of Pre-Columbian art. Crafted between 500 and 1000 AD, the metate features a feline form with stylized legs and a flat, curved top surface that served as a platform for grinding corn and other grains. The carved details, including the intricate geometric patterns and the feline's expressive face, highlight the artistic skill of the Nicoyan people and their reverence for animal symbolism. Today, the metate resides in The Art Institute of Chicago.