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The symbolism of breast-shaped beads from Dolní Věstonice I (Moravia, Czech Republic).

Authors :
Lázničková-Galetová, Martina
Source :
Quaternary International. Feb2019:Part B, Vol. 503, p221-232. 12p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Abstract Eight breast-shaped beads were found variously scattered among differing layers of the Gravettian site, Dolní Věstonice I. Typologically, it is a set of morphologically similar beads of varying sizes made from mammoth ivory with holes for stringing them; one of the pieces was decorated with engraving. Various parts of human body were also found with the artefacts, in a manner typical for this site. The artefacts, however, have no analogies within the Gravettian. The main focus of this will paper will be the manufacturing technology, decoration and possible integration of these variously interpreted artefacts into the Gravettian symbolic system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*BEADS
*HUMAN body
*SYMBOLISM

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10406182
Volume :
503
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Quaternary International
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
135711195
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.quaint.2017.08.035