no 



ANCIENT ART OF THE PROVINCE OF CHIRIQUI. 



cracked in firing, a feature observed iu a number of pieces belonging 

 to this group. 



A unique piece is represented in Fig. 159. The single handle is a 



Fig. 1:W. Vase decorated with figures of frogs and dev 



high projecting loop and connects with the margin of the orifice, 

 which rises to meet it, and with the lower part of the shoulder. An 

 animal form, apparently anthropomorphic, is embodied in this vessel. 

 The ujaper part of the vessel, separated by a slight constriction from 

 the body proper, represents the head of the creature, the nose, mouth, 



