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along with bowls and jars
is a stunning relic from a culture on the cusp of great change—soon to be transformed with the arrival of the Funnelbeaker culture around 3950 BC
to ensure plentiful rainfall and prevent devastating droughts
The artistry of Tanagra figurines lies in their subtle naturalism and exquisite detailing
Sumatran Lampung Tampan Ship Cloth jarlet edu/collections/objects/111164)Abung, Pubian, or Paminggir People, c. 18501880 AD, Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia A mesmerizing ceremonial textile (tampan) from the Lampung region of southern Sumatra, masterfully woven with finely detailed human figures, mythical creatures, and ancestral shrines. The architectural form depicted likely represents the rumah poyangancestor houses built as memorialscharacterized by pole supported frames with towering conical roofs. The multi tiered