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Seated Figure North of Great Pyramid, La Venta; 10th–6th century B.C. Basalt; height 41 in. Instituto de Cultura de Tabasco, Villahermoso The headdress and personal ornaments of this figure signify a high rank in Olmec society, one that commands respect. The plump cheeks, arms and legs, however, suggest baby-fat and evoke a very different response. |