All of the pots have come to the museum as a result of the tragic looting of ancient cemeteries, a process that destroys knowledge and limits what can be known about ancient pottery. The museum plays a critical role in preserving these objects so that they can be used to educate students and the general public about ways of life that existed long ago. The exhibit presents pots from several areas of Costa Rica, including the Caribbean lowlands, the central highlands, and both northwestern and southern Pacific regions. The vessels display a wide variety of styles and techniques indicative of the rich cultural diversity of ancient Costa Rica. KU's Museum of Anthropology is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
Admission is free although donations are welcome.
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