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in horizontal and vertical positions. On the under side at the front end there are 
two oblong loops, each probably representing the united arms of a highly conven- 
tionalized human or simian figure. Each of the legs of the metate is formed by a 
simian figure in sitting position, the tail extended parallel to the back and joined to 
the neck. Length 38 cm., breadth 18 cm., height 15 cm. (Cat. No. 2433. 
2. (Pl. XVI, Figs. 1-4.) Metate of the same type as the above. The upper 
side shows a rectangular broad field with a plaited knot-design at the front end, but 
none at the back. The under side is occupied by a plaited design, possibly repre- 
senting a highly conventionalized human figure. The legs of the metate, which 
are provided with longitudinal slits, represent squatting simian figures. The double 
loops at the front end resemble the heads of birds. Length 47 cm., breadth 28.5 
em., height 12.5 em. (Cat. No. 2332. 
3. (Pl. XVII, Figs. 1, 2.) Metate of the same type as the preceding. The 
upper side is adorned with a much worn plaited knot-design at the front. At the 
back there is a narrow band with the decoration worn off. The under side is coy- 
ered with a peculiar band-like design, possibly representing a conventionalized 
human face and body. The loops at the front are broken. ‘The legs have longitu- 
dinal slits and apparently originally represented squatting simian figures, as seen in 
the former and many other related specimens, but the original outlines apparently 
have been lost. Length 34 cm., breadth 18 em., height 13.4 em. (Cat. No. 74¢5. 
4. (Pl. XVII, Figs. 3, 4.) Metate in the shape of a jaguar with a large hollow 
head protruding from the front. The upper side shows at the front end a broad 
sculptured band with two highly conventionalized human faces. This ornamenta- 
tion extends over the back and sides of the neck. (Compare Pl. IX, Fig. 2.) At 
the back there is a narrower band with meander design. ‘The edges of the long 
sides are also covered with meander designs. The under side is plain. The legs 
have longitudinal slits. Length 50 cm., breadth 20.5 cm., height 12.5 cm. (Cat. 
INOSsaan) | 
iy, (Lek: SOWIE, TF igs. 1, 2, 3.) Metate in the shape of a jaguar with protruding 
hollow head. ‘The upper side has at the front a broad rectangular field adorned 
with a plaited knot and with meander and other geometrical designs. At the back 
there is a narrow band with a meander design. The neck and top of the head, the 
side edges of the plate, and the legs are also adorned, mostly with meander designs. 
The legs are each perforated with two circular holes. Length 69 em., breadth 28 
em., height 22.56 cm. The specimen belongs to the National Museum in San José. 
Obtained from Nicoya. 
6. (Pl. XVIII, Fig. 4.) Metate of unique shape. A large, oblong, hollow and 
