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CEREMONIAL "SERPENT" This ceremonial metate was found in northwestern Costa Rica in Guanacaste Province. Its main sculptural feature is a finely carved serpent head. The other interesting feature are three support legs that are perforated with triangular cutouts. This metate measures 14 1/4 inches (36.2 cm) high. The stone mono laying on its grinding plate is a common form. It measures 25 inches (63.5 cm) long.
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