Sculptures of the Ice Age Exploring the Deeper History of Art Bradshaw Foundation
Sculptures of the Ice Age Exploring the Deeper History of Art Bradshaw Foundation
Sculptures of the Ice Age Exploring the Deeper History of Art Bradshaw Foundation
Sculptures of the Ice Age
Sculptures of the Ice Age - Exploring the Deeper History of Art
Tan-Tan: The oldest known human representation?
500,000 - 300,000 years old

Tan Tan oldest known human representation Sculptures of the Ice Age
The overall shape of this little quartzite pebble resembles a human figure but is entirely natural and unmodified by human action. Found near stone tools, it is possible that the pebble was simply collected and kept by someone who noticed its human shape. Examination under a microscope suggests this shape may have been emphasised by deliberate alteration of the natural grooves which run across the body. Is this a work of art or a curio?

Tan-Tan open site in ancient river deposits of the river Draa, Morocco.

Dimensions

 
Height : 5.8 cm
 
Width : 2.6 cm
 
Thick : 1.2 cm
 

Sculpture Links

→ Ice Age Art Index
→ Ice Age Art Gallery
→ Bison of Tuc D'Audoubert

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→ Bradshaw Foundation
→ Rock Art Network

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