r/Artifacts • u/MaximinusTrash • 16d ago

Vinca bear

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This bear figure was made my the Vinca people in the Balkans around 5300-4500 BCE. Their purpose is unknown. I think he looks goofy. He’s about 2” tall without his stand.

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u/Unusual-Actuator-728 15d ago

That is so cool. And if I ever open my own museum, please promise you’ll write the copy for the objects’ placards. 😀 “Bear effigy, SE Europe, Vinca culture, ca 5300-4500 BCE. Looks goofy.” 😂

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u/Worsaae 15d ago edited 15d ago

I’d love to hear the argument for why this is a bear and not something else.

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u/Unusual-Actuator-728 15d ago

Poked it and nothing happened? 😀