The bioarchaeology of the human head : decapitation, decoration, and deformation /

"Explores the symbolic significance of the human head in cultural, political, economic, and religious ritual across the world"--

Bibliographic Details

Other Authors:	Bonogofsky, Michelle
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Gainesville : University Press of Florida, [2011]
Series:	Bioarchaeological interpretations of the human past.
Subjects:	Head > Abnormalities. Head > Social aspects. Skull > Artificial deformities. Cranial manipulation. Beheading. Human remains (Archaeology) SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology. SOCIAL SCIENCE / Customs & Traditions.