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Baby Head
Olmeccirca 800 BCE
Museo de las Americas
Denver, United States
Baby faces, sometimes referred to as hollow babies, are typical of Olmec art. Because they were made so prolifically, it is assumed they were an important part of Olmec culture, but their use and symbolism is a mystery.
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Details
- Title: Baby Head
- Creator: Olmec
- Date Created: circa 800 BCE
- Location Created: Olmec
- Provenance: Retha Bloodworth Collection
- Subject Keywords: Ancient America
- Type: Figurine
- Rights: Museo de las Americas
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