Olmec Pottery Head Fragment
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Olmec Head Fragment
A nicely executed clay head from an Olmec figure. Molded in white pinkish clay. This piece demonstrates hallmark Olmec characteristic, which includes a flattened elongated head, downturned slit eyes, and mouth. The nose is upturned. Both nose and mouth have some loss. He wears an earplug.
Condition. The fragment has some minor loss. Some small amounts of old mounting adhesives are visible on the back. A hole on the bottom of the head was created for mounting. It is not permanently affixed to the stand.
Mexico ca. 1000 – 500 B.C.
Measures 3″ in Height. 6.5″ on included wooden stand.
Provenance: Private Georgia Collection. Acquired by way of inheritance in the 1970s
Price: $295.
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