The enigmatic people who created the figures may have shared cultural traditions with neighboring Maya and other ancient Mesoamerican people.

Each figure has a face full of emotion ... much like modern-day dolls, researchers said. The bodies of the figurines have a conical protrusion that matches the shape of a socket in the head ...

Now, five of those humanoid figurines from 2,400 years ago were discovered in a surprising location — and with shockingly expressive faces ... much like modern-day dolls, researchers said.

From February 20 to May 11, 2025, Palais de Tokyo and CAPC Bordeaux will present "Alpahebta Sigma (Face A)", an exhibition devoted to the artist RAMMELLZEE. In all, some one hundred major works ...