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Chiriquí Vessel with Feline Motif
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Chiriquí Vessel with Feline Motif

This carved ceramic vessel from the Chiriquí region (800–1500) features a stylized feline with a dotted body and expressive face, evoking the jaguar—a symbol of power, fertility, and shamanic transformation. The feline’s incised form and geometric bands reflect a deep integration of art, cosmology, and ritual identity.
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