Fragmented
the Nazca created vessels for ritual use
Bura terracotta artifacts are highly distinctive
Unearthed near the necropolis of Bura-Asinda-Sikka—discovered by accident in 1975 and excavated in the early 1980s—this piece is a testament to the Bura people’s profound relationship with the afterlife
This compelling ensemble—an original bark container paired with a possibly more recent guardian figure—is a powerful testament to Fang lineage reverence
Danish Mesolithic Period Antler Pick luba FragmentedErteblle Culture, c. 54003950 BC, Denmark A superb Mesolithic antler pick, fashioned from the antler of a red deer, and recovered from Denmarks ancient peat bogs. This rare tool features clearly visible working traces, including chipping and sawing marks, particularly around the brow and bez tines, attesting to its careful shaping and practical use over 7,000 years ago. This artifact belongs to the Erteblle culture, a sophisticated Mesolithic society