Olmec

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Jade, an extremely sought after stone, "whose blue green color may have been associated with lifeforce" (Evans 2004:131). Obsidian from Otumba, Guadalupe Victoria, and El Chayal were also traded to the Olmec people. Obsidian was used to make knives, pottery and even a "grating device used to process manioc" (Evans 2004:135)...
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Obsidian was used to make knives, pottery and even a "grating device used to process manioc" (Evans 2004:135). Raw materials like basalt and rubber were also traded in the region. The Olmec artist was a skilled member of society. Amongst the Olmec art forms, sculpture was very important. The Basalt that was imported into San Lorenzo was often used for Monumental size sculptures...
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