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Lydenberg Head clay sculpture (replica)

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Origins Centre

Origins Centre
Johannesburg, South Africa

The Lydenburg Heads refer to seven terracotta heads that were discovered in association with other pottery artefacts in Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa. They are among the oldest known southern African Iron Age artworks.

Charcoal associated with the heads was radiocarbon dated, and places these artefacts at approximately 500 AD, which is one of the earliest dates for an Iron Age settlement in South Africa. The heads are hollow and have intricate facial details.

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