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THE BIOARCHAEOLOGY OF THE HUMAN HEAD
DECAPITATION, DECORATION AND DEFORMATION |
| By: |
Michelle Bonogofsky (Editor) |
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Hardback |
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£81.95 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0813035562 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780813035567 |
| Publisher: |
UNIVERSITY PRESS OF FLORIDA |
| Pub. date: |
15 April, 2011 |
| Series: |
Bioarchaeological Interpretations of the Human Past: Local Regional and |
| Pages: |
340 |
| Description: |
"Explores the symbolic significance of the human head in cultural, political, economic, and religious ritual across the world"-- |
| Synopsis: |
Building on the notion that human remains provide a window into the past, especially regarding identity, the contributors to this volume reflect on intentional and ritualized practices of manipulating the human head within ancient societies. These essays explore the human headAEs symbolic role in political, social, economic, and religious ritual over the centuries. By focusing on the various ways in which the head was treated at the time of death, as well as before and following, scholars uncover the significant social meaning of such treatment. This illuminating collection highlights biological and cultural manipulations of human heads, ultimately revealing whose skulls and heads were collected and why, whether as ancestors or enemies, as insiders or outsiders, as males, females, or children. Featuring a wealth of case studies from scholars across the globe, this volume emphasizes social identity and the use of the body in ritual, making it particularly helpful to all those interested in the cross-cultural handling of skulls and heads. |
| Illustrations: |
Illustrations |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
University Press of Florida |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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