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Olmec Head Replica

Coordinates: 40°44′50.7″N 111°55′16.5″W / 40.747417°N 111.921250°W / 40.747417; -111.921250
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Olmec Head Replica
The sculpture in Jordan Park's International Peace Gardens, 2021
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MediumLimestone sculpture
LocationSalt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Coordinates40°44′50.7″N 111°55′16.5″W / 40.747417°N 111.921250°W / 40.747417; -111.921250

Olmec Head Replica is installed in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.

Description and history

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The grey limestone sculpture represents Mexico in Jordan Park's International Peace Gardens.[1][2] It measures approximately 5.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 ft and rests on a cement and concrete base which measures approximately 4 in. x 5 ft. x 4 ft. The replica was surveyed by the Smithsonian Institution's "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program in 1994.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Public Art Collection: OLMEC HEAD REPLICA". SALT LAKE CITY ARTS COUNCIL. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  2. ^ "National Register of Historic Places Nomination: International Peace Gardens" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  3. ^ "(Olmec Head Replica), (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved May 7, 2021.