An original technological approach for the figuration of zoomorphic figurines at the Late Palaeolithic settlement of Anetivka 2 (Ukraine)
An original technological approach for the figuration of zoomorphic figurines at the Late Palaeolithic settlement of Anetivka 2 (Ukraine)

Summary/Abstract: Anetivka 2 is an Upper Palaeolithic settlement of bison hunters. In addition to many different items, non-utilitarian objects were also found in the Anetivka 2 settlement. Among these objects, there are sculptures of small forms that depict zoomorphs and anthropomorphs. Various technological methods were used for their production and design. An interesting technological solution was to mark lines when it was not possible to draw or cut them, or when it was difficult to do so. The lines were indicated using a dotted pattern created either through pecking or drilling. The dotted line could later be transformed into a solid line by connecting the individual prepared dots or left as a dotted line. The depiction of lines with dots represents an original technical approach employed at the Anetivka 2 settlement. A vivid example of such technological approaches to depicting dotted lines can be seen in two figurines of different animals (one quartz mammoth and one kaolin bison).

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