Who created "Mask Fragment"?

Mask Fragment was created by Olmec artist(s) in 10th–6th century BCE.

When was "Mask Fragment" created?

This artwork was created 10th–6th century BCE.

Is "Mask Fragment" in the public domain?

Yes, Mask Fragment is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Mask Fragment

Olmec artist(s)

10th–6th century BCE

Medium

Serpentine

Dimensions

H. 2 3/8 x W. 2 5/16 x D.1 1/2 in. (6.1 x 5.9 x 3.8 cm)

Classification

Stone-Ornaments

Culture

Olmec

Department

Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979

Accession Number

1979.206.563

Tags

Faces

Art Historical Context

This exquisite Mask Fragment, crafted by Olmec artists around 1000–600 BCE, offers a tantalizing glimpse into one of Mesoamerica's earliest and most enigmatic civilizations. Carved from smooth, vibrant green serpentine—a soft stone prized for its workability—the piece measures just over 2 inches tall, suggesting it was part of a small, wearable ornament or ceremonial mask. Displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas department, hails from the Michael. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, highlighting its rarity and prestige. The Olmecs, flourishing along M...

Mask Fragment

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