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Olmec Stone Head of a Feline — Olmec Stone Head of a Feline, Middle Preclassic, circa 900-600 BC
Olmec Stone Head of a Feline

Olmec Stone Head of a Feline, Middle Preclassic, circa 900-600 BC

The Olmec Stone Head of a Feline dates to the Middle Preclassic period (circa 900-600 BC) and represents one of Mesoamerica's earliest monumental sculptures. This stone carving demonstrates the sophisticated artistic and cultural capabilities of the Olmec civilization.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

November 15, 2022

Estimate: $5,000 – $7,000

Lot 13

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Olmec Stone Head of a Feline, Olmec Stone Head of a Feline, Middle Preclassic, circa 900-600 BC

The Olmec Stone Head of a Feline dates to the Middle Preclassic period (circa 900-600 BC) and represents one of Mesoamerica's earliest monumental sculptures. This stone carving demonstrates the sophisticated artistic and cultural capabilities of the Olmec civilization.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Monochrome, Sculpture, Mesoamerican, Feline, Stone, Olmec, Ancient