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Archaeological human clay figurine

Unattributed1220/1290

University of Pretoria Museums

University of Pretoria Museums
Pretoria, South Africa

A large archaeological human clay figurine excavated from the South African Iron Age archaeological site of Mapungubwe Hill, block 1, section 3 dating approximately AD 1220 - AD 1290. The figurine consists of a long rounded torso with two stumpy arms and broad legs, one is broken away. There is no visible buttocks at the back of the figure and the rounded head depicts facial features with two crude dug outs of clay for eyes and a mouth. There are no distinguishing features or decoration on this figurine.

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  • Title: Archaeological human clay figurine
  • Creator: Unattributed
  • Date Created: 1220/1290
  • Location Created: South Africa
  • Physical Dimensions: 47.70mm x 63.32mm
  • Type: Artifact
  • Original Source: University of Pretoria Museums
  • Rights: Copyright University of Pretoria
  • Medium: Clay
University of Pretoria Museums

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