Plate XXXI 



Series of vases, the decorations on which are derived from the dorsal view of 

 the alligator. Lost color ware. Pages 117, 118. 



Figure a. Vase with two types of dorsal-view motive derived from the alligator, 

 one on the neck and one on the shoulder; from Bugavita. 2 / 6 



Figure b. Vase in which the arched panels and the field surrounding the neck 

 are covered by series of dorsal-view motives, the lateral serrations being 

 plain spines. 2 / 6 



Figure c. Flat-bottomed vase like a tea-caddy in shape ; the body is de- 

 corated with three overlapping panels : the three panels on the shoulder 

 are separated by dorsal-view motives. Va 



Figure d. Vase in which the shoulder zone is decorated with the dorsal-view 

 motive repeated seven times ; from Bugavita. 2 /B 



Figure e. Vase in which the two small arched panels each contain two dorsal- 

 view motives placed obliquely. Va 



Figure /. Vase with rectangular lip, the panel decorations on the shoulder re- 

 sembling the dorsal-view motive placed horizontally. l la 



