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At one site associated with this archeological culture, a sacrificial bog preserved a large collection of wooden busts depicting “elongated men.” A cleft head, almond-shaped eyes, and a downturned mouth are characteristic of this culture’s depictions of what are thought to be “were-jaguars.” (10[2])A set of glyphs (-5[2])inscribed on the Cascajal Block suggest that this culture independently invented writing. This culture’s creation of rubber balls (10[1])may indicate their invention (10[1]-5[2])of a regionally popular ball game. Matthew and Marion Stirling led excavations at this culture’s sites of Tres Zapotes and La Venta. This culture created at least 17 (-5[1])massive basalt artifacts that likely served as portraits of rulers. For 10 points, name this Mesoamerican culture known for creating sculptures (10[1])of colossal heads. (10[1])■END■ (10[1]0[2])

ANSWER: Olmecs [or Tenocelome; prompt on Tamoanchan] (The site in the first line is El Manatí.)
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