A drawing of a body in grave 127 (IMAGE)

University of Helsinki

A drawing of a body in grave 127

Caption

A total of 90 elk teeth were placed next to the hips and thighs of the body in grave 127, possibly attached to a garment resembling an apron. There were elk teeth pendants also on the waist. Red ochre had been sprinkled on top of the deceased.

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Drawing by Tom Bjorklund

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