Image: Olmec Seated Were-Jaguar AMNH
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Description: Discovered in 1909, this small jade figurine possesses the features of a Olmec were-jaguar, including almond-shaped eyes, a cleft head (unseen in this photo), a broad flat nose, a snarling mouth with an everted upper lip, a band across the lower part of its headdress, and pleated earbars. A crossed-band motif appears at the waist. Height 8.6 cm (3.4 in).
Title: Olmec Seated Were-Jaguar AMNH
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Author: Madman2001
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