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A basalt colossal head from the Olmec civilization of Mesoamerica. Provenance: Veracruz, Mexico, 1200-900 BCE. The significance of the heads is disputed but as no two heads are alike and each headdress has distinctive designs they may represent rulers. (de Young Fine Arts Museum, San Francisco).
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Francisco), M. H. (. A. T. D. Y. M. O. F. A. S. (2012, October 15). Olmec Colossal Head. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/922/
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