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Greater Nicoya Frog Motif on Ceramic Vessel
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Greater Nicoya Frog Motif on Ceramic Vessel

This ceramic detail (800–1350) from the Greater Nicoya region features a frog holding a round object, possibly a fruit or egg. Frogs symbolize fertility, rain, and transformation, connecting them to seasonal cycles and spiritual rebirth. Such motifs were integral in ritual and domestic iconography, underscoring the cultural importance of amphibians in pre-Columbian societies.
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