The nude male's statuette with a large head, narrow shoulders and a well-developed torso is carved from horn. Its surface is thoroughly polished. The man's face has prominent eyebrows, a nose and plump lips. The statuette was discovered during the excavation of the pile settlement of Usvyaty IV in a peat bog. Of all the anthropomorphic figurines found in the forest area of the European part of Russia, this example is particularly notable for its skilful execution and expressiveness.
Title:
Idol. Sculptural representation of a man or the statue of a man
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Place of finding:
Archaeological site:
Pile settlement Usvyaty 4, layer B
Material:
Dimensions:
height: 9,25 cm
Inventory Number:
2419-1
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