Paleolithic carving of a bison. Artist: Unknown

Paleolithic carving of a bison. Artist: Unknown

2-580-745 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Paleolithic carving of a bison from la Madeleine in France. It was used as a spear-thrower, and is carved in the shape of a bison licking it's side, carved from reindeer antler, the form dictated by the shape of the antler.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. CM Dixon: British: Photographer

Picture Type
  1. Object

Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Animal Life

History & Politics Artefacts


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4705x3749
File Size : 51,677kb


Aliases

  1. 2EFL5
  1. 1D
  1. 0370001775
  1. 2-580-745
  1. 2580745

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