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The Olmec colossal heads are at least seventeen monumental stone representations of human heads sculpted from large basalt boulders. The heads date from at least before 900 BC and are a distinctive feature of the Olmec civilization of ancient Mesoamerica.lthough most of the facial detail is lost, the crinkling of the bridge of the nose is still evident, a feature that is common to the frowning expressions of the other Olmec colossal heads. La Venta Monument 4 measures 2.26 metres (7.4 ft) high by 1.98 metres (6.5 ft) wide and 1.86 metres (6.1 ft) deep.
â¢ OLMEC (noun). The noun OLMEC has 1 sense: 1. a member of an early Mesoamerican civilization centered around Veracruz that flourished between 1300 and 400 BC. Familiarity information: OLMEC used as a noun is very rare. â¢ OLMEC (adjective). The adjective OLMEC has 1 sense: 1. of or relating to the Olmec of Mexico. Familiarity information: OLMEC used as an adjective is very rare.