Description:

Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca. 1000-400BCE. Stone head of baby face Olmec figure shows hallmark Olmec facial features such as its jowly face, downturned jaguar mouth, and slanted eyes. The head is pear-shaped, a sign of high status most likely due to an artificial cranial deformation, as the Olmec traditionally wore tight-fitting helmets. Note the indentation at the back of his head likely caused by this practice. 2 1/2"L x 1 3/4"W x 1 3/4"D at widest. Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

  • Condition: Large fragment of head as shown, else good to excellent.

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