The Meaning and Importance of the Lapita Face Motif

The principal design motifs characteristic of Lapita ceramic iconography are conventionally described as anthropomorphic both in appearance and in symbolic intent. Based on recent systematic research by a number of archaeologists, it is now possible to offer a more nuanced interpretation of the mean...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Archaeology and physical anthropology in Oceania 2009-07, Vol.44 (2), p.45-55
Hauptverfasser:	Terrell, John Edward, Schechter, Esther M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anthropomorphism Archaeology Ceramics Ethnology and art Iconography Lapita Methodology and general studies Oceania Pacific Region Pottery Prehistory and protohistory Typology, technology and attribute analysis
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