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PAINTED MARBLE
STATUE, FEMALE
ETOWAH MOUNDS SITE
MOUND C, BURIAL 15
A.D. 1250--1375
EARLY TO LATE WILBANKS
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COPYRIGHT
MAY 31, 2005 PETER A. BOSTROM
This stone carved human figure of a female was found in
mortuary Mound C by Lewis Larson. It's carved in a seated
position, with legs folded underneath. The craftsman also
detailed the figure with a
belt, skirt and headdress. Several
pigments were added to the surface to enhance the head
and facial features and indicate articles of clothing. The ears,
lips and part of the headdress
were painted with red ochre
and carbon black. A portion of the chest area is also covered
with a heavy incrusted residue of a dark green material that
appears to be copper. This statue was carved out of marble
from the north Georgia
area. It measures 22 inches (55.9cm)
high.
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