A decorated Roman Bronze Strigil, ca. 1st -2nd century CE Gods & Goddesses This small juglet with disc

This small juglet with disc foot

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

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

Condition: The amulet is intact and in excellent condition overall

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 This small juglet with discWhen 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