Tracing the rattle of animal tooth pendants from the Middle Neolithic graves of Ajvide, Gotland, Sweden
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4833475 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Riitta Rainio (0000-0003-0995-3900, University of Helsinki), K Mannermaa (0000-0002-8510-1120, University of Helsinki) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 332-348 |
| Publication date | 2014-05-27 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | World Archaeology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0043-8243 • E-ISSN: 1470-1375 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00438243.2014.909105 |
| OpenAlex | W2031936853 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 14 |
| References cited | 14 |
Strung rattles of teeth, shells and hooves have traditionally been thought to be among the earliest musical instruments. These sound producers, which are suspended from the neck, arms, legs or clothing, are often used to highlight dancing. This study seeks to explore whether similar rattles can be traced to the northern European Middle Neolithic. The research material comprised fifty-three animal tooth pendants from graves at Ajvide, Gotland, Sweden (c. 2900–2300 cal. bc). Microscopic analysis showed that the pendants from Ajvide are well-worn and abraded, especially on their opposing perforated sides. Because the pendants usually appear in clusters or hem-like rows on the hips or legs of the deceased, a plausible explanation for their use-wear is that they once struck each other. This concussion resulting from the wearer's movements would have created a rattling sound. The acoustical properties of this sound can be demonstrated with copies of animal teeth. This article aims to provide insight into the previously little explored world of Neolithic sound
Acoustics · Ancient history · Archaeology · Clothing · Sound (geography · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Archaeology and Rock Art Studies · History · Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
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| Unique citing works | 14 |
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| Citations per year | 1,75 |
| Citation span | 2018 - 2027 (10) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 13 |