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The artifacts released by the effects of sea ice reduction may help the scientists better understand how the Yup'ik people adapted to a rapidly changing climate. The site, known as Nunalleq, was inhabited from around AD 1350 to AD 1650, during which time the area suffered through "The Little Ice Age". Native American Dolls, Cave Painting, Arte Tribal, Sea Ice, Early Humans, Inuit Art, Art Premier, Ice Age, Old Toys

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The artifacts released by the effects of sea ice reduction may help the scientists better understand how the Yup'ik people adapted to a rapidly changing climate. The site, known as Nunalleq, was inhabited from around AD 1350 to AD 1650, during which time the area suffered through "The Little Ice Age".

Archaeologists digging at a 700-year-old coastal village in Alaska that has been exposed by erosion and melting ice have uncovered 60 wooden dolls that were used as toys and for ceremonial purposes. American Indian Art, Native American History, Native American Indians, European History, Archaeology News, Ancient Art, Ancient History

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Archaeologists digging at a 700-year-old coastal village in Alaska that has been exposed by erosion and melting ice have uncovered 60 wooden dolls that were used as toys and for ceremonial purposes.

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Aberdeen archaeologists rescue 700-year-old Yup'ik "melting village" in Quinhagak, Alaska Aberdeen University, Ancient Astronomy, Research Grants, Science And Nature, Anthropology, Prehistoric, Ecology

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Aberdeen archaeologists rescue 700-year-old Yup'ik "melting village" in Quinhagak, Alaska

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This four-inch wooden doll is one of many found on the site. They were used variously as toys, ceremonial items and as portraits of people who were otherwise unable to attend events in person. Quinhagak, Alaska Wooden Dolls, Alaska, Portraits, Events, Toys, People

This four-inch wooden doll is one of many found on the site. They were used variously as toys, ceremonial items and as portraits of people who were otherwise unable to attend events in person. Quinhagak, Alaska

Quinhagak treasures. Grass basketry, woven mats and cordage have been recovered in quantity. Grass artifacts are extremely rare on archaeological sites. The Nunalleq site is exceptionally well preserved by permafrost, which has recently begun to melt with the onset of warmer annual temperatures. Archaeological Site, Grass, Traditional, Grasses, Monuments, Herb

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Quinhagak treasures. Grass basketry, woven mats and cordage have been recovered in quantity. Grass artifacts are extremely rare on archaeological sites. The Nunalleq site is exceptionally well preserved by permafrost, which has recently begun to melt with the onset of warmer annual temperatures.

This is the only complete, full-sized mask found on the site so far. It depicts a human-wolf transformation in that it has features of both a wolf and a human. Transformation is a common theme in arctic artwork, reflecting ancient shamanic beliefs that animals could sometimes transform themselves into humans and vice-versa. This mask still bears traces of silver colored surface paint, probably made from ground mica. DEPT. OF ARCHAEOLOGY — University of Aberdeen Tlingit, First Nations, Indian Art, Archaeology, Arctic, Ceramic Figures

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This is the only complete, full-sized mask found on the site so far. It depicts a human-wolf transformation in that it has features of both a wolf and a human. Transformation is a common theme in arctic artwork, reflecting ancient shamanic beliefs that animals could sometimes transform themselves into humans and vice-versa. This mask still bears traces of silver colored surface paint, probably made from ground mica. DEPT. OF ARCHAEOLOGY — University of Aberdeen

Dr. Charlotta Hillerdal of the University of Aberdeen holds the only complete, full-sized mask found on the site so far. It depicts a human-wolf transformation in that it has features of both a wolf and a human. Transformation is a common theme in arctic artwork, reflecting ancient shamanic beliefs that animals could sometimes transform themselves into humans and vice-versa. This mask still bears traces of silver colored surface paint, probably made from ground mica. Aberdeen, Bears, Wolf, University, Surface, Artwork

Dr. Charlotta Hillerdal of the University of Aberdeen holds the only complete, full-sized mask found on the site so far. It depicts a human-wolf transformation in that it has features of both a wolf and a human. Transformation is a common theme in arctic artwork, reflecting ancient shamanic beliefs that animals could sometimes transform themselves into humans and vice-versa. This mask still bears traces of silver colored surface paint, probably made from ground mica.