Sujet
Standing Figure, c. 900-400 BC. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Standing Figure, c. 900-400 BC. The Olmec were Mesoamerica's greatest lapidaries; their work in jade and serpentine was prized by both contemporary and later Mesoamerican cultures. Human beings were jaguar traits (such as the downturned mouth and paw-like hands of this figurine) are common in Olmec art. Such creatures were probably believed to possess supernatural powers.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19G07_352
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
44,4Mo (2,7Mo) / 30,2cm x 36,8cm / 3565 x 4352 (300dpi)