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the ceramic art from the highlands this representation in more or less realistic form 
is of rather common occurrence. Compare Pl. 43, Fig. 9, Pl. 40, Fig. 2, and many 
others in my previous work, “Archeeological Researches in Costa Rica.” It is 
usually, if not in all cases, the representation of a flute-blowing individual. About 
the highly conventionalized design which adorns the surface of the under side, I am 
unable to venture any explanation, on account of the lack of material for compari- 
son. This highly artistic metate plainly shows signs of wear. Length 38 cm., 
breadth 20 em., height 14 em., thickness of plate 2.5 cm. 
b. (Fig. 18.) Oblong celt of blackish-green stone, highly polished, except at the 
upper end, which has been hafted. Section oval. Edge curved. Length 7.1 cm., 
breadth 3.9 em. Found about 1 m. below the surface near the eastern side. 
Burial XII. 
Pit oblong in section. Length about 1 meter. Contained one bunched burial 
close to the northern wall at the depth of about 1.5 m. Near the western wall at 
the same depth were found : 
a. Large metate having a flat surface and three square legs with corners rounded. 
It resembles Pl. III, Fig. 8. Broken. Length 52 cm., breadth 36 cm., height 12 em. 
Fie. 19. Polishing stone of Fic. 20. Small Pot. Fig. 21. Polishing stone. Fic. 22. Polishing stone. 
agate. (Cat. No. 2425.) 41. (Cat. No. 2723), 1. (Cat. No. 2322.) 14. (Cat. No. 22783.) 4, 
b. (Fig. 19.) Oblong polishing stone of agate. Length 3.5 cm., breadth 2.3 cm. 
Found close to the last object. 
Burial XTIL. 
Pit oblong in section. Length 1.15 m. Containing one bunched burial close to 
the western wall and in one spot near the eastern end at the depth of about 1 m. 
were found : 
a. (Fig. 20.) Small globular pot with narrow mouth and low rim. Color red. 
Height 5.5 cm., diameter 6 cm. 
b. (Fig. 21.) Oblong polishing stone of agate. Length 3.8 em., breadth 2.7 em. 
Found close to the last object. 
