Plate XLIII 



Distinct animal forms with vesicular bodies. Alligator ware. Pages 143 145. 



Figure a. Fusion of vase and animal form representing the jaguar ; jaguar-like 

 markings appear about the eyes and on the throat, while the neck, 

 sides and tail are decorated with a series of 89 panels, all enclosing 

 alligator motives. x / 8 



Figure b. Dorsal view of the foregoing. 



Figure c. Vase representing the tapir, the painted designs being traceable to the 

 alligator. 1 / 2 



