Olmec Collection

MEXICO: OLMEC HEAD. Olmec colossal head number 2, at Parque La Venta, Tabasco, Mexico, 800-200 B. C
MEXICO: OLMEC HEAD. Olmec colossal head number 2, at Parque La Venta, Tabasco, Mexico, 800-200 B.C

Olmec stone head at Parque-Museo la Venta, Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico, North America

Figure Undergoing Transformation, 900-300 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Figure Undergoing Transformation, 900-300 B.C

Izapa Ruins, Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico

Seated Figurine, 900 / 500 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Seated Figurine, 900/500 B.C. Middle pre-Classic, Olmec-style, Mexico

Standing Figurine, 800 / 400 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Standing Figurine, 800/400 B.C. Black and white photograph depicting a structure protruding from water

Mask, 200 B. C. / A. D. 300. Creator: Unknown
Mask, 200 B.C./A.D. 300

Spouted Dish with King Vulture Heads, 800 / 400 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Spouted Dish with King Vulture Heads, 800/400 B.C

Seated Female Figure, 800 / 400 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Seated Female Figure, 800/400 B.C

Cup with Profile Head of the Maize God, 800 / 400 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Cup with Profile Head of the Maize God, 800/400 B.C

Standing Figurine with Missing Leg, 800 / 400 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Standing Figurine with Missing Leg, 800/400 B.C

Roller Seal, 800 / 400 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Roller Seal, 800/400 B.C

Baby Face, Lomas de San Pedro, 1200-900 BC (ceramic)
5926323 Baby Face, Lomas de San Pedro, 1200-900 BC (ceramic) by Olmec (1200 BC-200 BC); Museo de Antropologia, Jalapa, Mexico; Mexican, out of copyright

Anthropomorphic Plaque, Possibly the Fire Serpent, Preclassic period
1764381 Anthropomorphic Plaque, Possibly the Fire Serpent, Preclassic period, 800-400 BC (serpentine & cinnabar) by Prehistoric; 23.5x14x1.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Colossal Head (stone)
XBP251266 Colossal Head (stone) by Olmec (1200 BC-200 BC); height: 230 cm; San Lorenzo Tenochtitlan, Olmec Ruin Site Veracruz

Reverse of an Anthropomorphic Plaque, Possibly the Fire Serpent, Preclassic period
1764380 Reverse of an Anthropomorphic Plaque, Possibly the Fire Serpent, Preclassic period, 800-400 BC (serpentine & cinnabar) by Prehistoric; 23.5x14x1.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

The Pyramid of Cholula, after a drawing in Cumplido
BAL129772 The Pyramid of Cholula, after a drawing in Cumplidos Spanish translation of Prescotts Mexico, from Narrative and Critical History of america, pub

Anthropomorphic Plaque, Possibly the Fire Serpent, Preclassic period
1764379 Anthropomorphic Plaque, Possibly the Fire Serpent, Preclassic period, 800-400 BC (serpentine & cinnabar) by Prehistoric; 23.5x14x1.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Seated figure with upraised knee, Highland Olmec, San Martin Texmelucan
1066393 Seated figure with upraised knee, Highland Olmec, San Martin Texmelucan, (serpentine & cinnabar) by Mexican School; 19.4x13.7x7.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Altar from the Olmec culture in Villahermosa

Giant head from Olmec culture

Olmec Altar in the Parque Museo La Venta in Villahermosa

Scribe

Jade figurine, probably a child although the Olmecs used to represent adults with childlike features, it comes from Cerro de las Mesas (Veracruz)

Olmec carved jade head, Pre-Columbian, Central America, 1150-800 BC. A carved head, possibly representing a dragon

Olmec carved head from La Venta, Pre-Columbian, Central America, 1150-800 BC

Pre-columbian Art. Olmec culture. Small jade figure depicting a dwarf. It comes from Cerro de las Mesas. Museum of Anthropology in Mexico

Peru / Massive Olmec Head
Massive Olmec head discovered at Lake Titicaca on the Peru- Bolivia boundary

Mexico. Villahermosa. Cultura Olmeca
MEXICO. Villahermosa. Parque-Museo de La Venta. Olmeca Culture. Head. Olmec art. Sculpture

Head 1200-300 BC Mexico Olmec Stone
Head, 1200-300 BC. Mexico, Olmec, 1200-300 BC. Stone; overall: 17 x 13.3 cm (6 11/16 x 5 1/4 in.)

Mask 1200-300 BC Mexico Olmec Jade
Mask, 1200-300 BC. Mexico, Olmec, 1200-300 BC. Jade; overall: 3.9 x 4.7 cm (1 9/16 x 1 7/8 in.)

Seated Figure 900-300 BC Mexico Olmec 1200-300 BC
Seated Figure, c. 900-300 BC. Mexico, Olmec, 1200-300 BC. Albitite; overall: 11 x 6.2 x 3.9 cm (4 5/16 x 2 7/16 x 1 9/16 in.)

Vessel Deity Mask 1200-900 BC Central Mexico
Vessel with Deity Mask, 1200-900 BC. Central Mexico (Las Bocas, Puebla?), Olmec, Formative Period. Ceramic, traces of pigment; overall: 18 x 17.1 x 15.9 cm (7 1/16 x 6 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.)

Elongated Mask Ornament 900-300 BC Mexico Olmec
Elongated Mask Ornament, c. 900-300 BC. Mexico, Olmec, 1200-300 BC. Greenstone; overall: 13.8 cm (5 7/16 in.)

MEXICO: OLMEC HEAD. Colossal head number 1 from San Lorenzo Tenochtitlan, in Veracruz, Mexico. Olmec culture, 1500-800 B.C

Duck-Head Vessel 12th-9th century B. C Mexico
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Bowl 12th-9th century BC Mexico Mesoamerica
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Bowl Tecomate 12th-9th century B. C Mexico Mesoamerica
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Bird Jar 12th-9th century B. C Mexico Mesoamerica
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Blackware Bowl 12th-8th century B. C Mexico
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Illustration of sacred Olmec centre in Veracruz with pyramid temple

Black and white illustration of Olmec baby, found in Las Bocas, Mexico

Illustration showing the first cities around the world at Wasserburg Bachau, Babylon, Mohenjo-daro, Shadoof irrigation, and the Olmecs La Venta

Votive Axe made out of jade. Olmec, Mexico 1200-400 BC. Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican Mythology. Artefact

Jade votive axe: Olmec, 1200-400 BC. Mexico Mesoamerican Artefact Pre-Columbian

Jade Votive Axe 1200 B. C
Jade Votive Axe 1200 B.C. Olmec. MexicoBritish Museum

Mexico, Tabasco, Villahermosa, Olmec sculpture representing High Priest, at La Venta archaeological park and museum
Mexico - Tabasco - Villahermosa. La Venta archaeological park and museum. Olmec sculpture representing the High Priest, 9th-4th century b.C

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The Olmec, an ancient civilization that thrived in Mexico from 800-200 B. C. , left behind a remarkable legacy of art and culture. One of their most iconic creations is the colossal Olmec head, which can be found scattered across various sites in Mexico and Peru. At Parque La Venta in Tabasco, Mexico, stands the impressive Olmec colossal head number 2. This massive stone sculpture showcases the incredible craftsmanship and artistic skill of the Olmec people. Similarly, at Parque-Museo la Venta, another striking Olmec stone head captivates visitors with its intricate details and mysterious aura. Traveling further south to Peru, we encounter yet another massive Olmec head that serves as a testament to their influence beyond Mexican borders. These monumental sculptures not only depict human faces but also symbolize power and authority within the Olmec society. Exploring Izapa Ruins in Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico reveals more fascinating artifacts from this pre-Columbian civilization. A small jade figure intricately carved represents the mastery of sculpting possessed by these ancient artisans. In Villahermosa, Mexico's Cultura Olmeca museum offers a glimpse into everyday life during this period through various artifacts such as seated figurines and standing figurines created by unknown artists between 900-500 B. C. One cannot overlook the mesmerizing Mask dating back to 200 B. C. -A. D. 300; its enigmatic expression leaves us wondering about its significance within religious or ceremonial practices. Amongst other intriguing pieces is a spouted dish adorned with king vulture heads - a testament to both their reverence for nature and skilled pottery techniques employed by these anonymous creators around 800-400 B. C. Another notable artifact is the seated female figure crafted during the same time period; it exudes gracefulness while offering insights into gender roles prevalent within this ancient society.