SOUTH AMERICAN PICTURES
Olmec

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© South American Pictures/ Chris Sharp

Olmec, Mexico. This massive head carved in basaltic rock from the site of San Lorenzo is known as 'El Rey' or 'The King'. It is the largest of the sixteen heads so far discovered and is 2m.9cms high. Museo Regional de Antropologia, Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico

 

 

 

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