An ancient Olmec mask from Pre Columbian America made of stone. This is a mans face with a calm, benevolent expression, narrow eyes and a smile that makes you feel like it is laughing. The mask has holes cut into the ears and nose, which was very characteristic of the Olmec civilization. Comes with a black heavy stand. The Olmecs flourished during Mesoamericas formative period, dating roughly from as early as 1500 BCE to about 400 BCE. They were the first Mesoamerican civilization, and laid many of the foundations for the civilizations that followed. South American Collectibles, Home Decor.