About disputable bone cones in the complexes of Lola and Dnieper-Don Babyne Cultures.

Authors

  • R.A. Mimokhod Інститут археології РАН

Keywords:

cones, heads, Lola culture, Dnieper-Don Babyne culture, mortuary rite, postcatacomb monuments

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of specific bone artefacts (named as “cones”) attributed to Lola and Dnieper-Don Babyne cultures. The thesis about the origin of the cones application in Lola culture and borrowing of this tradition by Dnieper-Don Babyne culture is proved. The characteristic morphological features of Subcaucasian and Azov-Don traditions in cones production are determined. The questions about cones function are discussed.

Author Biography

R.A. Mimokhod, Інститут археології РАН

науковий співробітник відділу охоронних розкопок

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