Olmec

An early prehistoric Mesoamerican culture and style from the Gulf Coast of Mexico, characterized by monumental art in stone.

Dates

c. 1200–400 B.C.E.

Places

North America > Mexico

Basics Works of Art Curated Guides

Olmec

An early prehistoric Mesoamerican culture and style from the Gulf Coast of Mexico, characterized by monumental art in stone.

Dates

c. 1200–400 B.C.E.

Places

North America > Mexico

Basics Works of Art Curated Guides

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Olmec Jade

Glossary for pre-Columbian art

Periods in Mesoamerican history

Olmec masks and masquerade, an introduction

Works of Art

Olmec Colossal Heads

c. 1600–350 B.C.E.

The Lord of Las Limas

c. 1200–400 B.C.E.

Olmec figurine

c. 1200–400 B.C.E.

Offering #4, La Venta

c. 900–400 B.C.E.

Olmec mask

900–400 B.C.E.

Olmec mask (offering 20 from the Templo Mayor)

c. 1200–400 B.C.E.

Kunz Axe (Olmec)

c. 1200–500 B.C.E.

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Olmec

Olmec

Basics to get you started

Olmec Jade

Glossary for pre-Columbian art

Periods in Mesoamerican history

Olmec masks and masquerade, an introduction

Works of Art

Olmec Colossal Heads

The Lord of Las Limas

Olmec figurine

Offering #4, La Venta

Olmec mask

Olmec mask (offering 20 from the Templo Mayor)

Kunz Axe (Olmec)

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