Upper Paleolithic “Sounding Artifacts” from Mesin, Ukraine: Modifi cation Marks
Upper Paleolithic “Sounding Artifacts” from Mesin, Ukraine: Modifi cation Marks
L.V. Lbova, P.V. Volkov, D.V. Kozhevnikova, and L.V. Kulakovskaya.
Upper Paleolithic musical instruments and the criteria whereby they may be distinguished have not received enough attention in Russian archaeology. A considerable number of presumed musical instruments have been found in Eurasia. The examination of such artifacts from Mesin has revealed modifi cations by humans that clearly indicate musical function. In terms of modern classifi cation, they might be untuned percussion instruments of both resonator and nonresonator types.
