Las Limas Monument 1 - Incisions

Incisions

Further information: Olmec religion

The faces of four supernaturals are incised onto the shoulders and shins of Monument 1. Further tattoo-like incisions, but more abstract, cover the youth's face around the mouth and in bands alongside the face.

The four supernaturals show several common Olmec motifs, in particular the cleft head.

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