Prehistoric Combs of Antler and Bone, Volume I by Tina Tuohy

Prehistoric Combs of Antler and Bone, Volume I by Tina Tuohy

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Prehistoric Combs of Antler and Bone, Volume I by Tina Tuohy

Archaeologists have long known of the existence of antler and bone combs but understanding of their function and significance has advanced little beyond the initial identification of their Iron Age date and a traditional association with weaving. This thesis covers combs found in North and South Britain and Northern Europe. Volume I presents a survey of previous studies and interpretation of combs. Study of the wear patterns on the teeth, manufacture, style and decoration has been undertaken to see if variation can be related to tribal groupings, to the products of individual antler workers or to specific regions. The social and economic background of comb production and trade and exchange patterns of these small durable and personal artefacts have all been studied. There will be separate sections on North British combs which frequently differ in shape and material from those of South Britain and those found in Europe. Volume I will contain a catalogue of combs under discussion to include descriptions and scale drawings of all combs.This volume is part of a two volume set: ISBN 9781407358703 (Volume I); ISBN 9781407358710 (Volume I); ISBN 9781841711126 (Volume set).
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ISBN 13 9781407358703
ISBN 10 1407358707
Titre Prehistoric Combs of Antler and Bone, Volume I
Auteur Tina Tuohy
Série Bar British
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur British Archaeological Reports Oxford Ltd
Année de publication 1999-12-31
Nombre de pages 164
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