Olmec Jade Celt

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by Metropolitan Museum of Art
published on 03 August 2022

Olmec Jade Celt — A polished jade celt or ceremonial axehead from the Olmec civilization of Mesoamerica. The Olmec ritually buried celts to appease the gods and guarantee future harvests, particularly of maize which jade was associated with. (Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York)

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Olmec Jade Celt

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