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Shamanic Figure with Animal Traits
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Shamanic Figure with Animal Traits

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This stone sculpture (100–800) from ancient Costa Rica depicts a crouching figure with exaggerated eyes and a pronounced snout, possibly merging human and animal traits. Such hybrid imagery was linked to shamanic transformation, symbolizing the ability to traverse spiritual realms and embody the power of spirit animals during rituals.

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