Микроскопический анализ Мальтинской антропоморфной скульптуры (технология формообразования, детализации, декорирования)
Microscopic Analysis of the Anthropomorphic Figurines from Malta (Technology of Formation, Detalization and Decoration)

Summary/Abstract: The paper presents some results of the microscopic analysis of anthropomorphic figurines from the famous Upper Palaeolithic site of Malta in East Siberia. The authors analyze the whole technological sequence from the production of ivory half products to the detalization and decoration of finished figurines and their parts (“heads” of the sculptures). Special attention is given to the tools used to make and decorate the sculptures. The tool kit consisted mainly of planing knives and burins, supplemented with some auxillary implements such as cutters and reamers.

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