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Fayum Neolithic, Kom W and Kom K, personal adornments

(Caton-Thompson/Gardner 1934: 32, 34, 87)

Perforated pebbles UC 2530 (microline feldspar, the bead was found on Kom W)

UC 2530

Shells were pierced for use as ornaments UC 2913 (this example was found at Kom K)

UC 2913

 

Ostrich egg shells were used as beads
Kom W (Caton-Thompson/Gardner 1934: 34)

 

 

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