Burial contained over 140 animal bones and elaborate grave goods. Over 140 animal bones and teeth including 50 pierced incisor pendants from aurochs, wild boar, deer Deer antler headdress with evidence of goose and songbird feathers Crane's hollow wing bone container holding 31 flint microliths
Over 140 animal bones and teeth were found - including 50 pierced pendants from aurochs, wild boar, and deer. A deer antler headdress held evidence of goose and songbird feathers. A crane's wing bone container held 31 flint microliths, plus tortoise shells, mussel fragments, and beaver bones. Animals from different realms may represent shamanic ability to contact various worlds.
Key Facts
- Over 140 animal bones and teeth including 50 pierced incisor pendants from aurochs, wild boar, deer
- Deer antler headdress with evidence of goose and songbird feathers
- Crane's hollow wing bone container holding 31 flint microliths
- Three almost complete tortoise shells, freshwater mussel fragments, beaver and hedgehog bones
- Polished stone axe, bone painting implements, tiny pierced snail shells
- Animals from different environments (nocturnal, aquatic, land) may represent shamanic ability to contact various realms
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Source: 9,000 year old BAD DÜRRENBERG SHAMAN has a story to tell. by The Prehistory Guys