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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Artist/Maker (Gulf Coast, Mexico)
Dateca. 1500-400 BCE
Mediumstone
DimensionsOverall: 8 3/4 x 3 5/8 x 2 in. (22.2 x 9.2 x 5.1 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Fitzmorris
Terms
    Object number2005.29.4
    DescriptionThis Olmec stone figurine follows the tradition of combining realistic and abstract elements in the depiction of human forms. While hints of musculature and better defined hands and feet make it a slightly more naturalistic depiction, this image nevertheless adheres to strict Olmec conventions. An elongated head and slender body are enlivened with a detailed face. A pair of circular incisions suggests the presence of inlays for the eyes. The nose is long and imposing, providing the figure with a severe expression. The mouth has thick lips, which curl in a gnarled expression that is common in Olmec representations. As with other stone figurines and masks, the ears are pierced, perhaps to attach jewelry. This figure exemplifies the excellent stone carving technique of Olmec artists, who used stone tools and fiber saws to achieve delicate, highly polished effects.
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    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Olmec
    ca. 1500-400 BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Olmec
    ca. 1500-400 BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Olmec
    ca. 1500-400 BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Olmec
    ca. 1500-400 BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Olmec
    ca. 1500-400 BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 1000-500 BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Classic Veracruz
    ca. 600-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Olmec
    ca. 1500-400 BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Classic Veracruz
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Olmec
    ca. 1500-400 BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Greater Nicoya
    ca. 300-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Olmec
    ca. 1500-400 BCE