A Costa Rican Jaguar Drum, ca. 400 A.D. A large ceramic drum in the shape of a jaguar, broad toothy mouth, eyes, nose and ears, head resting on front paws, cylinder body tapering to large sound opening at rear. Cream ground on head with brown spot pattern, body has dark red with cream hatch design. Dimensions: 13-1/2" L; Weight: 3 lbs. 6 oz. Provenance: Ex private collection, Florida, USA