Description

Tripod Serpent Bowl

1000-1500AD

Nicoya, Nicaragua

Size is 3 inches tall with 4.5 inches in diameter and weighing at 261 grams.

The Tripod Serpent Bowl, made between 1000 and 1500 AD in Nicoya, Nicaragua, is a ceramic bowl with three legs, often shaped like snakes. It was likely used in ceremonies or rituals, possibly to hold offerings or special substances. The serpent designs may have symbolized power, change, or nature. The bowl is decorated with bright colors and detailed patterns, showing the artistic skill and cultural beliefs of the Nicoya people, who were influenced by neighboring Mesoamerican cultures.

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