A decorated Roman Bronze Strigil, ca. 1st -2nd century CE Gods & Goddesses winding down from the outer

winding down from the outer corners of his eyes and enveloping his mouth with their heads

the Bribri usekars of eastern Costa Rica organized revenge-motivated raiding parties to kill and decapitate other sorcerers

it displays a perfection and abstract purity of form

The plate is supported by three hollow legs containing pellets that rattle when the plate is moved

and bright yellow

A decorated Roman Bronze Strigil, ca. 1st -2nd century CE Gods & Goddesses winding down from the outerWhen viewing ancient athletic scenes, a basic "kit" was almost always included: a sponge, an aryballos, and a strigil. The strigil was a small, curved metal tool used extensively by the Greeks and Romans and considered essential for skin care. After covering the body with olive oil, it was used to scrape dirt and sweat from their bodies as part of the process of massage, cold or hot baths, exercise, or competitive games. The curved handle allowed the