Description
Stone Sukia Figure
ca. 1000-1500 ce
Atlantic Watershed Culture
Costa Rica
Size is about 5 inches tall and weighing about 645 grams.
A stone Sukia figure from 1000–1500 CE in Costa Rica was made by the Atlantic Watershed Culture. It shows a shaman, or spiritual healer, and was carved from volcanic stone. These figures were used in rituals for protection or to connect with the spirit world. They often have strong, human-like shapes and were placed in sacred or burial places. Also, they help us understand the spiritual beliefs and artistic skills of the people who made them.
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