Precolumbian Art - Mesoamerica
Mesoamerica includes Mexico and the Mayan Territories
The major archaeological cultural phases in Pre-Columbian Mexico include Olmec, Monte Alto, Monte Albán, Maya, Teotihuacan, Michoacan, Zapotec, Jalisco, Nayarit, Colima, Mezcala, Chupicuaro, Veracruz, Tarascan, Mixtec, Tula, Toltec, Casas Grande, and Aztec.
The Maya civilization area is divided into three zones: northern lowlands, southern lowlands, and highlands, encompassing present-day countries such as southern Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula, Belize, Guatemala, western Honduras, and northern El Salvador.
A Standing Olmec Baby-Face Figure
White-cream hollowed figurine belongs to a specific subset of artifacts and stands as a prime representation of the Olmec class of human “baby-faces” figures...
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Olmec Were-Jaguar Mask – A Masterpiece of Pre-Columbian Art
Experience the unparalleled craftsmanship of this Olmec were-jaguar transformation mask, a remarkable piece of pre-Columbian art dating back to 900-600 BCE.
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Stunning Mezcala M-8 Axe God
Stunning Mezcala anthropomorphic Axe God figure, Type M-8, carved out of gray Metadiorite stone. Its incised features and details are highlighted by grooving...
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Mezcala Guerrero Hunchback Stone Pendant
Mezcala Guerrero Stone Hunchback/Warrior Figurine Pendant. Carved in high relief. Linear incising for all features. Hands come up to upper chest from sides...
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Casas Grande Paquimé Cougar Decorated Jar
This remarkable Casa Grande vessel is a Ramos Polychrome jar from Chihuahua, Mexico, dating back to the Paquimé phase (1205-1261 AD) within the Medio period.
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Remojadas “Sonriente” Torso Figurine
An aesthetically appealing Remojadas "Sonriente" torso. Their joyous-looking facial expressions are not clear to scholars. Some speculate their grin may...
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Mezcala Stone Head Pendant
This attractive head pendant is carved from a speckled dark green stone and exhibits embellished relief with semiabstract facial features. Triangular in...
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Olmec Pottery 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...
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