Fish-shaped zoolite

Museu Nacional
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Artifact Sambaqui. The piece presents a small depression located almost always in the ventral region of the animals represented, which is supposed to have been destined to the processing of substances capable of producing sensorial stimuli, used in ceremonies and rites.

Details

Title: Fish-shaped zoolite
Creator Lifespan: -6000/1
Physical Dimensions: w19 x h26 cm
Rights: Copyright © 2017 Museu Nacional/UFRJ
Setor: Arqueologia Brasileira
Sala de Exposição: Sambaquis
Povo/Cultura: Sambaquis
Local de Coleta/Origem: Rio Grande do Sul
Data de Origem/Produção: Pré-história brasileira
Area de Conhecimento: Arqueologia

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