Pre-Columbian Guanacaste Nicoya Effigy Ceramic Vessel from 1000-1550 AD

Ancient pre-Columbian polychrome ceramic zoomorphic vessel from the Guanacaste Nicoya culture of the 6th Period, 1000-1550 AD. The vessel is supported on a low pedestal foot and has a protruding animal head containing a rattle. It is painted all around with geometric patterns in shades of orange, brown, and black on a cream base.
 
MEASUREMENTS:
Width: 13 cm (5.12 inches)
Height: 11 cm (4.33 inches)
 
CONDITION: in good condition with no damage or repair showing its age and usage patina.
Please notice that the pictures in the listing are part of the description of the object's condition.
 
Provenance: The object came from a private Canadian collection of antiques and was sold by a reputable Canadian auction house in the 1980s.