. Ancient Mexico and Central America. Indian art; Indian art. Right: An American Museum expedition, led by George C. Vaillant. found this figure in 1932 at Gualupita, near Cuernavaca. Along with finds from other sources—the Kunz axe and the Nccaxa tiger—it furnished Vaillant and other archeologists with clues that led to the identification of the Olmec culture. This figure, Olmec in style, was found among the effects of a non-Olmec people who lived in the Central Highlands of Mexico during the time of the flowering of the Olmec culture, and were influenced by the artistic traits of the Olmecs.
. Ancient Mexico and Central America. Indian art; Indian art. Right: An American Museum expedition, led by George C. Vaillant. found this figure in 1932 at Gualupita, near Cuernavaca. Along with finds from other sources—the Kunz axe and the Nccaxa tiger—it furnished Vaillant and other archeologists with clues that led to the identification of the Olmec culture. This figure, Olmec in style, was found among the effects of a non-Olmec people who lived in the Central Highlands of Mexico during the time of the flowering of the Olmec culture, and were influenced by the artistic traits of the Olmecs. The figurine has typically Olmec infantile features. The upper lip has the characteristic flare, but instead of the customary toothless gums ending in the gum point, the two central teeth are clearly shown. Ceramic figure. Olmec style. Gualupita, Cuernavaca, Morelos. Height 11 inches. Below: Probably from the State of Morelos, this figure represents a Pre-Classic style that includes some of the largest figurines known. All depict women. While some have hats or unusual hairdos, and occasionally grotesque features, the majority share this form: they are nude, with heavy thighs and hips, pierced navels, slit eyes and curved eyebrows, and triangular arms ending in tiny hands. Ceramic figure. Pre-Classic Period. Probably from Santa Cruz, Morelos. Height 18% inches. Gift from Mrs. J. M. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original American Museum of Natural History; Boltin, Lee; Meyer, Alfred P. , 1935-. New York : American Museum of Natural History
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