The world of the Olmec is so mysterious, so full
of myth and magic, that we are uncertain if this
powerful little statue of a man carrying a child
represents part of their cosmology or merely a
charming scene from daily life. The baby was a
prominent fixture in the Olmec religion
(frequently assuming supernatural
characteristics), and yet every thriving culture
recognizes the importance of the young for the
continuity of life. We should let the mystery
remain, and let the power of the sculpture affect
us differently every time we see it.
- (PF.0253)
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