Colossal Head 4 at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum (Olmec Culture) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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Colossal Head 4 at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum (Olmec Culture) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

Colossal Head 4 is an Olmec culture sculpture displayed at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. Created by Ignacio Perez Solano from volcanic ash, it represents the ancient Olmec tradition of monumental stone heads. The piece is located near Constitution Avenue and 10th Street NW, close to the Federal Triangle Metro station. It is part of a comprehensive directory of memorials and monuments in the city.