Olmec Ancestor Figure Holding Ball (900-600 BC)

Olmec Ancestor Figure Holding Ball (900-600 BC) In a rare gesture, this Olmec figure has both arms upturned and extended with a ballgame rubber ball in each hand. The name 'Olmec' comes from the Nahua

Large Jade Ancestor Figure, Olmec La Venta (900-600 BC) This astonishing Jade figure towers at 9 inches, and possesses the classic Olmec features including a bald elongated head, small holes for earri

Pre-Columbian Olmecoid standing green stone figure from Mexico, ca. 900-600 BC. Standing figure and holding hand at its waist, typical were jaguar mouth. 5-3/8" H

Guerrero Olmec Figure (1200-900 BC) Classic Olmec features are combined with the distinct forehead of the Guerrero ancestor figures. The black hard stone is rich with the mineral deposits from nearly

Guerrero Olmec Stone Figure (1200-900 BC) Classic Olmec features are combined with the distinct forehead of the Guerrero ancestor figures. There is lots of classic demineralization on the surface of t

Pre-Columbian Olmec stone head, Mexico, ca. 900-600 BC. A hand-carved stone head most likely from a larger figure which broke off and finished off as a piece on its own. 3.5" H. Private Texas collecti

Large Marble Stone Duck, Olmec (900-600 BC)As the master of air, land, and water the duck garnered enormous respect from the Pre-Classic civilizations in Mesoamerica.  With their regular migrations,

Pre-columbian Olmec serpentine mask, Mexico, 900-600 BC. Carved serpentine mask of a human mask with corn symbols in high relief. 7.9"

Olmec Masked Dwarf Figure (1200-900 BC)COA~ Dr. Preusser This large Jade figure clarifies the prominent role the dwarf played in the palaces of the Olmecs. As an auspicious member of the court, the dw

Pre-Columbian Olmec tranfornation figure, Mexico, ca. 900-600 AD. Small carved serpentine seated figure in transformation to a jaguar. 3.1" H. Private Texas collection, 1960

Pre-columbian Olmec jade mask, Mexico, 900-600 BC. 3-1/4" tall. incised decoration.

Pre-columbian Olmec serpentine figure, Mexico, 900-700 BC. Dwarf figure. 4-3/8" tall

(lot of 2) Olmec style jadeite figures, 1200-600 BC, largest: 8"h

Olmec Black Jade Maskette (900 BC - 600 BC) This late period Olmec mask shows the humanistic empathy felt by the artist in the sad eyes. The theological change from masks of Gods, to nearly human mask

Olmec Black Jade Maskette (900 BC - 600 BC)This late period Olmec mask shows the humanistic empathy felt by the artist in the sad eyes. The theological change from masks of Gods, to nearly human masks

Rare Pre-Columbian Olmec serpentine figure from Mexico, ca. 900-600 BCE. Standing were-jaguar figure with hands held to its chest. A beautiful example! 8-3/8" H.

Pre-Columbian Olmec jade figure from Mexico, ca. 900-600 BCE. Standing figure with arms held to its side. 7" height. Ex. Darlene Y. Farias, TX. Ex. Darryl Harmon, TX., 1970.

Pre-columbian Olmec green stone figure, Mexico, 900-700 BC. Jaguar figure star gazer, traces of cinnabar. 9" tall.

Pre-Columbian Olmec jade figure from Mexico, ca. 900-600 BCE. Standing figure with arms held to its side. cinnabar highlights. Ex. Kevern Gregory, Fl. Ex. Luis Merida, Florida, Ex. Private Florida col

Large Pre-Columbian Olmec serpentine figure from Mexico, ca. 900-600 BCE. Tall carved figure with arms held to his side. 9.5" height. Ex. Private Kevern Gregory collection, Fl, acquired from Luis Meri

Pre-Columbian Olmec serpentine figure from Mexico, ca. 900-600 BCE. Standing figure with arms held to its side. 8-3/8" height. Ex. Kevern Gregory, Fl. Ex. Luis Merida, Florida, Ex. Private Florida col

Pre-Columbian Olmec jade jaguar mask from Mexico, ca. 900-600 BC. A stone Olmec were-jaguar, showing common were-jaguar characteristics including a downturned mouth. The were-jaguar motif represents t

Pre-Columbian Olmec serpentine stone figure from Mexico, ca. 900-600 BCE. Standing figure with arms held to its side. cinnabar highlights. Ex. Kevern Gregory, Fl. Ex. Luis Merida, Florida, Ex. Private

Pre-Columbian Olmec jade seated figure from Mexico, ca. 900-600 BCE. Beautiful jade color with traces of red cinnabar. A fantastic piece. 3 3/8" height.