SOUTH AMERICAN PICTURES ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY
Olmec

File number:- mga0088

© South American Pictures/ Tony Morrison

Olmec, Mexico. A relief carving on basalt depicting a priest and writhing rattlesnake [cascabel]. The priest is carrying a small bag in the right hand. It is thought this represents the use of copal, a naturally occuring resinous substance burnt as incense in religious ceremonies.

Parque Museo de La Venta. Estado de Tabasco, Mexico

 

 

 

 
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