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Neolithic human head (reconstruction)

Reconstruction in bronze resin of complete skull and jaw from Penywyrlod, Talgarth (Cotswold-Severn Tomb)

Facial reconstruction of the skull and jawbone of a Neolithic man. His remains were found in a chambered tomb at Penywyrlod, near Talgarth, mid Wales.

Neolithic human head (reconstruction)
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Collection Area

Archaeology & Numismatics

Item Number

2006.20H

Find Information

Site Name: Penywyrlod, Talgarth

Notes: Original

Acquisition

Purchase, 28/6/2006

Measurements

height / mm:350
width / mm:150
thickness / mm:230
weight / g:c. 1500

Material

bronze resin

Location

St Fagans Wales Is gallery : First Face Bronze Head

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