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Costa Rican, Diquis region, Chiriqui culture
Figural Pendant
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Costa Rican, Guanacaste or Diquis Region
Peccary Effigy Jar
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Costa Rican, Guanacaste-Nicoya Zone
Ax God
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Costa Rican, Guanacaste-Nicoya Zone
Jaguar Effigy Incense Burner
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Costa Rica, Guanacaste-Nicoya region
Crocodile Effigy Vessel
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Costa Rica, Diquis region
Frog Pendant
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This curriculum unit models an integrated approach to teaching. Works of art from the NCMA's ancient American collection serve as entry points for discussions about Costa Rican culture, ecosystems and art-making techniques. Teachers of grades 5 through 8 are encouraged to use the object descriptions, classroom activity ideas and lesson plans in conjunction with the Mystery of the Poison Dart Frog on-line game. This theme has been funded by a gift from  . |
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The theme and lessons meet North Carolina Competency Goals in Science, English Language Arts, Visual Arts and Social Studies for grades 5-12. |
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