Pre-Columbian Olmec Serpentine head fragment closely comparable to examples published

closely comparable to examples published in Ancient West Mexico: Art and Archaeology of the Unknown Past by Richard F

and retains notable traces of original polychrome decoration

600 – 900 CEHeight: 4 3/8 in (11

Crack lines can be toned or filled if desired

clearly visible when viewed from below

Pre-Columbian Olmec Serpentine head fragment closely comparable to examples publishedPre Columbian Olmec Serpentine Head Fragment Mexico Middle Formative Period, ca. 1200400 BCE A finely carved serpentine head fragment originating from the Olmec culture, the earliest major civilization of Mesoamerica. The piece, once part of a larger sculptural figure, presents a refined and compact visage with characteristic Olmec features: almond shaped eyes, a broad, softly modeled nose, and full lips rendered with subtle naturalism. The cranial