This meticulously crafted Museum Replica of the Celt with Deity offers a faithful reproduction of the original Olmec artifact housed in the Cleveland Museum of Art. Dating to between 1000 and 300 BCE, the original piece merges the functional form of an agricultural celt with the supernatural imagery of an Olmec deity. Featuring a flared mouth, toothless gums, and prominent fangs, the deity’s head emerges seamlessly from the celt-shaped body, which is adorned with the iconic “four-dots-and-a-bar” motif.
The Celt With Deity is available in several high-quality materials:
- White Nylon: An affordable and polished option, offering a smooth surface and tactile softness.
- Black Nylon: Enhanced through a Color Touch finish, providing superior scratch resistance, color consistency, and durability suitable for external conditions.
- Bronze and Brass: Produced via traditional lost-wax casting, resulting in elegant metallic finishes and precise detail fidelity.
- Gold Plated Brass, White Rhodium Plated Brass: Luxurious options that combine the durability of brass with the rich appearance of precious metal plating, offering refined aesthetic qualities.
Each material choice ensures a high-quality replica that honors the artistic and cultural significance of the original Olmec work. The piece reflects the advanced craftsmanship of the Olmecs, as well as their deep religious symbolism associated with fertility, agriculture, and divine power.
More about the materials: https://www.sculpteo.com/en/materials/
Replica Measurements (Nylon): 6.4 × 15 cm (2.52 × 5.91 in)
Replica Measurements (Metals): 1.7 × 4.5 cm (0.67 × 1.77 in)
Please note: replicas exceeding the maximum size permitted by the production process are manufactured at a reduced scale compared to the original artifact.
