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Legacies of the Olmec, Zapotec, and Chavin

Pottery

Tombs

Urns

The pottery to the right was created by the Chavín people and is from 950-700 B.C. It is a jar used for holding liquids. It is decorated with a carved, crocodile-like head with feathers and is depicted as the two most powerful animals of the jungle; the caiman and the harpy eagle. This artifact came from the highlands of Peru, but can be seen at the Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art

These tombs were made by the Olmec people, and were made any time between 1200 and 400 BCE. They were made up of long rocks to make a house-like structure which is a home for the dead and were used as a burial site. These monuments can be found specifically in La Venta.

This animal shaped artwork was created by the Zapotec between the years of 300-600 A.D. It was used to hold the ashes of deceased emperors, kings, and family members. The animal in the picture below is intended to look like a bat, jaguar, or hyena. These can be found in Oaxaca.

Colossal Heads

Pyramids

Jewelry

These pyramids were created by the Zapotec during the years of 700 BCE. They were made oof very elaborately placed stones and rocks and could be found in the city of Oaxaca. They show the beauty of where these people lived, and their immaculate homes.

These sculptures were created by the Olmec, and can be found in San Lorenzo.

The giant heads were created anytime before 900 BC. They are most notably recognized as large, 50 ton human heads with chubby cheeks, flat noses, large lips, and slightly crossed eyes. The sculptures were made for the purpose of honoring and replicating the features of a typical mature, Olmec man.

The Chavín were responsible for crafting this beautiful crown and can be dated back to 900-500 B.C. It can be found in the New York's National Museum of the American Indian. This crown was made of gold, and decorated with deity figures made of geometric blocks and shapes. These would be worn by kings and emperors of the Chavín.

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