Fish-shaped flat zoolite

Museu Nacional
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The object presents a small depression located almost always in the ventral region of the animals represented, which is supposed to have been destined to the processing of substances capable of producing sensorial stimuli, used in ceremonies and rites.

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Details

Title: Fish-shaped flat zoolite
Creator Lifespan: -6000/1
Physical Dimensions: w25 x h42,5 cm
Rights: Copyright © 2017 Museu Nacional/UFRJ
Setor: Arqueologia Brasileira
Sala de Exposição: Sambaquis
Povo/Cultura: Sambaquis
Local de Coleta/Origem: Santa Catarina
Data de Origem/Produção: Pré-história brasileira
Area de Conhecimento: Arqueologia

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