Bioarchaeology of the Human Head
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Bioarchaeology of the Human Head by Michelle Bonogofsky
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. They reveal 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, these essays explore the human head’s symbolic role in political, social, economic, and religious ritual over the centuries.
Michelle Bonogofsky is a visiting scholar at the Archaeological Research Facility, University of California, USA.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780813061771 |
| ISBN 10 | 0813061776 |
| Title | Bioarchaeology of the Human Head |
| Author | Michelle Bonogofsky |
| Series | Bioarchaeological Interpretations Of The Human Past |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University Press of Florida |
| Year published | 2015-04-30 |
| Number of pages | 344 |
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