jan 1, 1000 BC - Terra Cotta Fragment 1000 BCE (Neolithic)

Description:

- Lapita, Solomon Islands (Pacific Islands)
- Made by the Lapita Peoples
- Materials involved molded terra cotta (reddish-brown, unglazed)
- Depicted many different elaborate patterns and designs, often using anthropomorphic and geometric figures, lines, and circles
- Used the method known as dentate stamping in order to create most designs upon the clay
- Was most likely used simply as a pot with no other deep purpose

Photo: https://teara.govt.nz/files/o1766au.jpg

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