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The bioarchaeology of the human head : decapitation, decoration, and deformation / edited by Michelle Bonogofsky ; foreword by Clark Spencer Larsen.
Penn Museum Library GN63.8 .B56 2011
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- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Bioarchaeological interpretations of the human past
- Bioarchaeological interpretations of the human past : local, regional, and gloabl perspectives
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Head--Abnormalities.
- Head.
- Head--Social aspects.
- Skull--Artificial deformities.
- Skull.
- Cranial manipulation.
- Beheading.
- Human remains (Archaeology).
- Physical Description:
- xix, 323 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Gainesville : University Press of Florida, [2011]
- Summary:
- "Explores the symbolic significance of the human head in cultural, political, economic, and religious ritual across the world"-- Provided by publisher.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the George Clapp Vaillant Book Fund.
- ISBN:
- 9780813035567
- 0813035562
- OCLC:
- 666240024
- Publisher Number:
- 99943071276
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