The bioarchaeology of the human head decapitation, decoration, and deformation

Title
  1. The bioarchaeology of the human head [electronic resource] : decapitation, decoration, and deformation / edited by Michelle Bonogofsky ; foreword by Clark Spencer Larsen.
Published by
  1. Gainesville : University Press of Florida, c2011.

Details

Additional authors
  1. Bonogofsky, Michelle.
Description
  1. 1 online resource (xix, 323 p.) : ill., maps.
Summary
  1. "Explores the symbolic significance of the human head in cultural, political, economic, and religious ritual across the world"--
Series statement
  1. Bioarchaeological interpretations of the human past : local, regional, and global perspectives
Uniform title
  1. Bioarchaeology of the human head (Online)
Subject
  1. Head > Abnormalities
  2. Head > Social aspects
  3. Skull > Artificial deformities
  4. Cranial manipulation
  5. Beheading
  6. Human remains (Archaeology)
Access (note)
  1. Access restricted to authorized users.
Title
  1. The bioarchaeology of the human head [electronic resource] : decapitation, decoration, and deformation / edited by Michelle Bonogofsky ; foreword by Clark Spencer Larsen.
Imprint
  1. Gainesville : University Press of Florida, c2011.
Series
  1. Bioarchaeological interpretations of the human past : local, regional, and global perspectives
Access
  1. Access restricted to authorized users.
Connect to:
  1. Available from home with a valid library card
  2. Available onsite at NYPL
Added author
  1. Bonogofsky, Michelle.
LCCN
  1. 2011004807 2010042235
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