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Egyptian Predynastic Anthropomorphic Objects - A study of their function and significance in Predynastic burial customs (Paperback)
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Egyptian Predynastic Anthropomorphic Objects - A study of their function and significance in Predynastic burial customs (Paperback)
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Anthropomorphic objects from the Egyptian Predynastic have been a
topic of frequent study and debate, from the time they were first
excavated until today. These objects, including human figurines,
hippopotamus tusks, tag amulets and combs carved with the human
image, continue to fascinate and perplex scholars today. Objects
such as these form part of the extensive and distinctive
iconographic imagery of Predynastic Egypt, and are often
interpreted solely in the context of their symbolic or iconographic
significance. The aim of this study is to examine these
anthropomorphic objects in terms of their original context in order
to determine what role they played in Predynastic burials - a
useful method, as most of these objects are found in graves. A
database comprising all provenanced anthropomorphic Predynastic
objects and their placement in the grave, in addition to the
details of each grave, has been composed in order to conduct a
detailed analysis. The analysis is geared to answer the question of
whether it is possible to determine the function of these objects
from the available data, and if so, what the results could tell us
about burial practices and rituals in Predynastic Egypt. It became
clear from the results that the context, especially the specific
placement of the object in the grave, can reflect significantly the
meaning and function of anthropomorphic objects. The placement and
function seems to have depended on the type of object: for
instance, figurines had different placements and meanings to tusks
and tags. Ultimately, it appears that anthropomorphic objects,
especially figurines, were personal items with which the deceased
were identified and buried by their relations and friends. They may
have served as magical or protective items, or as representations
of ancestors or the deceased individuals themselves. This
conclusion is significant, as it confirms the previous assumptions
about the functions of anthropomorphic objects in Predynastic
graves through a thorough analysis of available data, making a
contribution to our understanding of Predynastic burial rituals.
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