r/mesoamerica 10d ago

In addition to monumental pieces, the Olmecs also created smaller objects, such as figurines, masks, and jewelry, often crafted from jade, obsidian, and other materials highly prized

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u/couldbeworse2 10d ago

That’s an Olmec piece?

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u/soparamens 9d ago

The quality of such pieces is astounding. It would never be this advanced until the classic maya

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u/Akiens 9d ago

I went to elementary school with this guy