and rattan arm- and headbands played a central role in expressing rank
Fishing was an essential livelihood for coastal populations
likely served a functional purpose in the presentation of food or beverages
representing material power
The Luba comprise a wide cluster of peoples inhabiting south-central Democratic Republic of the Congo
Danish Mesolithic Period Flint Hand Axe caryatid and rattan arm- and headbandsErteblle Culture, c. 54003950 BC, Denmark A beautifully preserved and finely shaped Mesolithic flint hand axe from Denmark, this piece exemplifies the skilled craftsmanship of the Erteblle culture. With its broad flat handle and sharply trimmed point, the axe was likely used for cutting, chopping, and shaping wood or bone, essential activities in the daily life of a Neolithic hunter gatherer. Crafted from high quality flint, this tool belongs to a