Danish Mesolithic Period Mammal Tooth bronzevessel Atlas of Humanity

Atlas of Humanity

Such bracelets were traditionally worn as personal adornment by men and women

eweai (women’s houses)

Accession Number: 1553

and fishers

Danish Mesolithic Period Mammal Tooth bronzevessel Atlas of HumanityMaglemosian Culture, c. 90005000 BC, Zealand, Denmark A beautifully preserved molar from an elk or aurochs, discovered in the rich peat bogs of Denmark. This compelling piece dates back to the Maglemosian culture, one of Northern Europes earliest Mesolithic societies. These early forest dwelling peoples thrived in wetland environments, relying heavily on hunting, fishing, and foraging. Large mammals like aurochs and elk were essential for