SOUTH AMERICAN PICTURES ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY
Olmec

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© South American Pictures/ Chris Sharp

Olmec, Mexico. This carving known as Altar 5 is noted for its Olmec religious art. The figure is seated and holding a child on the knees. The side of the altar has relief carvings depicting chieftans and priests. Parque Museo de La Venta. Estado de Tabasco, Mexico

 

 

 

 

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