About an anthropomorphic figurine type from Vinča culture Cover Image

Despre un tip de figurină antropomorfă din aria culturii Vinča
About an anthropomorphic figurine type from Vinča culture

Author(s): Cristian-Eduard Ștefan
Subject(s): Archaeology
Published by: Bons Offices – Casa Editorial-Poligrafică
Keywords: Neolithic; Vinča culture; antropomorphic figurine; clay; significance;

Summary/Abstract: In this contribution the author presents a type of clay figurine less frequent in the area of Vinča culture. Starting from an object without archaeological context, we analyzed the figurines belonging to this category in the Vinča area and neighboring territories. Some aspects such as typology and technology of the figurines, the possible meanings, and their chronology are discussed.

  • Issue Year: 2/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 19-29
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Romanian