A decorated Roman Bronze Strigil, ca. 1st -2nd century CE Gods & Goddesses the Bribri usekars of eastern

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

Presented on a custom mount

ear-shaped handles finished in a faux-braided motif

The outer band is detailed with a rhythmic pattern of stamped and punched dots

not because it pumped blood around the body - it is unclear that they understood this function - but because they believed it was the seat of intelligence

A decorated Roman Bronze Strigil, ca. 1st -2nd century CE Gods & Goddesses the Bribri usekars of easternWhen 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