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Diquís Gold Figures with Rattles
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Diquís Gold Figures with Rattles

These two gold figures from the Diquís culture hold globular rattles tipped upward, each with a clear opening at the base. Their mirrored posture, elaborate headdresses, and ornate anklets suggest coordinated ritual performance. Such rattles from southern Costa Rica (700–1550) likely accompanied shamanic ceremonies, where sound structured communication with the spirit world.
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