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Summary
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English:
Discovered in 1909, this small jade figurine possesses the features of a
Olmec were-jaguar
, including almond-shaped eyes, a cleft head (unseen in this photo), a broad flat nose, a snarling mouth with an
everted
upper lip, a band across the lower part of its headdress, and
pleated
earbars. A crossed-band motif appears at the waist.
Height 8.6 cm (3.4 in). |
| Date | |
| Source | Own work |
| Author | Madman2001 |
References
- Benson, Elizabeth P. (1996) "73. Seated Were-Jaguar with Crest and Pleated Ear Decorations", in Olmec Art of Ancient Mexico , eds. E. P. Benson and B. de la Fuente, Washington D.C., ISBN 0-89468-250-4 , p. 231.
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