PugJesusOlmec statuette depicting a figure holding a were-jaguar baby, jade, Mexico, 900 BCE-300 BCE
Charring AuhOlmecs (/ˈɒlmɛks, ˈoʊl-/) or #Olmec were an early major Mesoamerican civilization, flourishing in the modern-day Mexican states of Veracruz and Tabasco from roughly 1200 to 400 BC during Mesoamerica's formative period. They were initially centered at the site of their development
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Ancient Olmec rubber balls to be preserved with anoxia technology
Archaeologists in Mexico are adopting new strategies to preserve a unique set of artifacts linked to the oldest known ballgame found in Mesoamerica. Fourteen rubber balls discovered in 1988 at El Manatí in southern Veracruz are now the focus of a conservation effort...
More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/09/ancient-olmec-rubber-balls-to-be-preserved/
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Brewminate🗿 The Olmecs, called the “Mother of Culture” in Mesoamerica, left colossal heads and traditions that inspired Maya and Aztec civilizations.
#Brewminate #History #Mesoamerica #Olmec
https://brewminate.com/olmec-civilization-the-mother-of-culture-in-ancient-mesoamerica/
ap.galerieDieu olmèque.
- plâtre patiné - 2025
#dieu #god #olmeque #olmec #mexique #mexico #bleu #blue #platre #plaster #sculpture #contemporaryart #art #artist #lyon #ap25
- plâtre patiné - 2025
#dieu #god #olmeque #olmec #mexique #mexico #bleu #blue #platre #plaster #sculpture #contemporaryart #art #artist #lyon #ap25
Hidden GemsThe Olmec celt, blending deity and agriculture, captures the essence of fertility through its intricate design. This stone sculpture reflects a rich iconography and the mastery of early Mesoamerican artisans. What do you think this connection reveals about their culture?
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https://clevelandart.org/art/1954.856
#Olmec #ArtHistory #ClevelandArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1954.856
The Vessel with Deity Mask captivates with its fierce expression and rich cultural narrative, possibly representing an Olmec rain deity. A fusion of artistry and spirituality, it beckons viewers to explore its origins. What stories do you think it holds?
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https://clevelandart.org/art/2002.67
#ClevelandArt #Olmec #ArtHistory
https://clevelandart.org/art/2002.67
The #Olmec colossal heads are stone representations of human heads sculpted from large basalt boulders. They range in height from 1.17 to 3.4 metres (3.8 to 11.2 ft). The heads date from at least 900 BC and are a distinctive feature of the Olmec civilization of ancient #Mesoamerica.[1] All portray mature individuals with fleshy cheeks, flat noses, and slightly-crossed eyes; their physical characteristics correspond to a type that is still
Global MuseumThis amazing Olmec jade mask that’s over 2,500 years old. It’s not just beautiful; it also makes you think about some pretty intriguing stuff beyond just how it was made. The Olmecs are thought of as the "mother culture" of Mesoamerica, and their artifacts show some features that might look a little like those from East Asian cultures. So, could there have been some connections across the Pacific way back when?