Ancient Portal to the Underwold Returned to Mexico After Decades
12 hours ago · The artifact was a six-foot-by-five-foot Olmec Cave Mask, also known as a Portal al Inframundo (“passage to the underworld”), depicting the Olmec jaguar god Tepeyollotlicuhti …
Olmec mask (offering 20 from the Templo Mayor) - Smarthistory
Olmec mask, c. 1200–400 B.C.E., jadeite, 4 x 3-3/8 x 1-1/4 inches, found in offering 20 buried c. 1470 C.E. at the Aztec Templo Mayor (Museo del Templo Mayor, Mexico City) The Olmecs …
D.A. Bragg Announces Return of Antiquity From the Olmec …
Aug 3, 2023 · Pictured: “Olmec Cave Mask” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced today the return of an extraordinarily rare Olmec Cave Mask crafted between 800 …
An ‘extraordinarily rare’ Olmec cave mask from almost 3,000 ... - UPI
Aug 3, 2023 · An Olmec cave mask dating back almost 3,000 years was returned to Mexico in July after an investigation by prosecutors in Manhattan with Homeland Security discovered it …
Olmec artist (s) - Face - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Olmec, whose heartland was located in present-day Mexico from 1200-400 BCE, excelled in creating fine greenstone sculptures. The almost flesh-like quality of the nose and parted lips …
Examination of ancient ‘portal to the underworld’ finally ends
Jun 19, 2024 · The long-standing mystery surrounding an ancient artifact often referred to as a “portal to the underworld” has been resolved, archeologists say. The Olmec Cave Mask, a …
Olmec mask (Olmec-style mask) (video) | Khan Academy
The Aztecs, based in Central Mexico, revered and collected artifacts from ancient cultures like the Olmecs and Teotihuacán. This small green Olmec mask, found in the Templo Mayor, shows …
Ancient Mexican artifact called a 'portal to the underworld' to be ...
Jun 18, 2024 · An ancient Mexican artifact called the Olmec Cave Mask has been cleaned and examined by archaeologists. The "portal to the underworld" was returned to Mexico last year.
Olmec Masks: Rituals and Symbolism - mexicohistorico.com
These masks, crafted with precision from materials like jade, basalt, and clay, not only showcase the Olmec's artistic prowess but also provide insight into their complex social structures and …
Uncovering the Met’s 3,000-Year-Old Olmec Mask (Video)
Oct 16, 2025 · This ancient Olmec face, on display at the Met, stands as a remarkable exhibit that underscores the enduring power of art and the intriguing craftsmanship of the Olmec culture. …