Plate XXXVIII 



Representative series of vases with plastic features applied to the shoulder. 



Alligator ware. Pages 136, 137. 



Figure a. Vase ornamented with a human head and short upturned tail alternating 

 with painted representations of the alligator ; from Vivala (not Divala). l l t 



Figure b. Vase with unique form of painted alligator motive. l l z 



Figure c. Vase with two opposed plastic heads on the shoulder, the painted 

 alligator form showing stylistic tendencies. 1 / 2 



Figure d. Vase illustrating a diagrammatic treatment of the double-headed alli- 

 gator between the plastic shoulder ornaments. l j t 



Figure e. Small vase in which the painted ornament represents the double-headed 

 alligator with both nuchal crests applied to the same neck. '/2 



Figure /. Vase in which the relief ornaments are reduced to mere nodes, a panel 

 containing a multiple body-line accompanied by dermal markings being 

 placed on each side. J / 



