Pre-Columbian Olmec Serpentine head fragment making them highly sophisticated examples

making them highly sophisticated examples of ancient personal care equipment

highlighting facial features and adding visual depth

including the jackal-headed Anubis

Finely modeled terracotta head fragment depicting a smiling figure from the renowned Veracruz Sonriente tradition

A shallow band across the forehead likely represents the edge of a wig or headdress

Pre-Columbian Olmec Serpentine head fragment making them highly sophisticated examplesPre Columbian Olmec Serpentine Head Fragment Mexico Middle Formative Period, ca. 1200400 BCE A finely carved serpentine head fragment originating from the Olmec culture, the earliest major civilization of Mesoamerica. The piece, once part of a larger sculptural figure, presents a refined and compact visage with characteristic Olmec features: almond shaped eyes, a broad, softly modeled nose, and full lips rendered with subtle naturalism. The cranial