Microscopic analysis of grave goods from Sweden revealed bird feathers, animal hair and fur fragments, indicating elaborate feather headgear among Mesolithic individuals at Skateholm, dating back roughly 7000 years. A new technique enables detection of feather and fur fragments even in poorly preserved burial contexts.
Feathered headdresses and fur clothing in Neolithic‑Bronze Age northern Europe
Key facts
- Microscopic analysis of grave goods from Sweden and Italy identified bird feathers, animal hair and fur fragments
- Evidence of elaborate headdresses and multicolored footwear among elite individuals
- Technique of water‑assisted fiber separation enables detection of organic textiles in poor preservation contexts
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