This handsome volume presents the creations of Mesoamerica’s most ancient societies in their archaeological contexts. The Olmecbest known for a unique style of monumental stone head and jade were-jaguarwere based along the Gulf of Mexico but have also been linked to other Mesoamerican civilizations such as the Maya and Aztec. This book discusses recent spectacular finds and provides a framework for understanding the history, art, and archaeology of the Olmec.
John E. Clark is professor of anthropology at Brigham Young University and director of the New World Archaeological Foundation. Mary E. Pye is a research associate with the New World Archaeological Foundation.