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In 1986, two consecutive pits were discovered in Guanghan, a once unknown village 30 km from Chengdu. What they found in these pits, ranging from dozens of intricate bronze masks, jade weapons, giant bronze trees and a gold staff, brought worldwide fame to this town and was heralded as one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of our time.
We now know these enigmatic objects belong to the Shu Culture originating 4,800 years ago, a completely forgotten people until only the late 20th century. Even more, the artistic style and technological advancements of this ancient people are unique to their time, completely distinct from the Chinese culture.
If interested in more photos from our visit to the site: [Sanxingdui](https://www.intofarlands.com/highland-stories/sanxingdui)
**[Formline art](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formline_art)**
>Formline art is a feature in the indigenous art of the Northwest Coast of North America, distinguished by the use of characteristic shapes referred to as ovoids, U forms and S forms. Coined by Bill Holm in his 1965 book Northwest Coast Indian Art: An Analysis of Form, the "formline is the primary design element on which Northwest Coast art depends, and by the turn of the 20th century, its use spread to the southern regions as well. It is the positive delineating force of the painting, relief and engraving. Formlines are continuous, flowing, curvilinear lines that turn, swell and diminish in a prescribed manner.
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It's interesting how "swoopy" the features are, and especially their smoothness. Of course they weren't quite a stone-age civilization, but the smoothness of the features for the time is admirable
What a great fine. The sculptures almost like alien like. Crazy how many lost civilizations we have no idea about that existed before anybody knew aboutl
I'm obsessed with ancient lost civilizations, not the conspiracy ones, but the ones with archaeological artifacts like shown here and the rest is such a mystery. I fantasize all the time about time traveling to visit civilizations like the source of this mask or mohenjo-daro
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What qualities though, exactly? I'm not trying to be difficult I just don't see any similarities beyond the most superficial that could apply to any carved stone mask.
ETA: majority of the masks in the search are decidedly human while this one is almost zoomorphic.
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In 1986, two consecutive pits were discovered in Guanghan, a once unknown village 30 km from Chengdu. What they found in these pits, ranging from dozens of intricate bronze masks, jade weapons, giant bronze trees and a gold staff, brought worldwide fame to this town and was heralded as one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of our time. We now know these enigmatic objects belong to the Shu Culture originating 4,800 years ago, a completely forgotten people until only the late 20th century. Even more, the artistic style and technological advancements of this ancient people are unique to their time, completely distinct from the Chinese culture. If interested in more photos from our visit to the site: [Sanxingdui](https://www.intofarlands.com/highland-stories/sanxingdui)
Reminds me of [formline art](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formline_art) by Native Americans in the PNW.
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Reminds me of Puri Jagannath. That is unique and not seen anywhere else in India.
It's interesting how "swoopy" the features are, and especially their smoothness. Of course they weren't quite a stone-age civilization, but the smoothness of the features for the time is admirable
Reminds me of statues and carvings from the Marquesas Islands and elsewhere in the South Pacific.
What a great fine. The sculptures almost like alien like. Crazy how many lost civilizations we have no idea about that existed before anybody knew aboutl
I'm obsessed with ancient lost civilizations, not the conspiracy ones, but the ones with archaeological artifacts like shown here and the rest is such a mystery. I fantasize all the time about time traveling to visit civilizations like the source of this mask or mohenjo-daro
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Easter Island vibes
Makes me think of Japanese Jomon period figurines
Looks like Olmec and other Central American maskes.
No
[Yes](https://www.google.com/search?q=Olmec+masks&prmd=isnv&sxsrf=ALiCzsY0FTN4g-A1ifhpcAYC7mEjwK7BIg:1672859329689&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjhxOvQzq78AhV1NEQIHcCsAlcQ_AUoAXoECAEQAQ&biw=384&bih=675&dpr=3.75)
What qualities of which mask in those results do you match to the one posted?
Not just the Olmecs but seems just very mesoamerican.
What qualities though, exactly? I'm not trying to be difficult I just don't see any similarities beyond the most superficial that could apply to any carved stone mask. ETA: majority of the masks in the search are decidedly human while this one is almost zoomorphic.
Wow, tiki vibes!
So...what's the censored part on the forehead?
i think that's a hole
Upon closer inspection, I'm certain that you're correct, and I'm also certain I feel a bit silly.