the olmec sculpture el gobernante (the governor), depicting a man with an elaborate headdress and a serious expression

ancient archeology carved ethnic heritage mythology mexico ornament olmec aztec indigenous history mesoamerica religion sacrifice sculpture representation ritual spirituality ornate civilization precolumbian old ruin beautiful emblem tribal symbol engraving god maya culture famous place archaeological figure america monument mexican mayan human artifact divine face jungle spiritual statue stone symbols totem art gobernante governor depicting man elaborate headdress serious expression considered one important works