Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean (18.2006(2008))

TELL EL-LARKHA

EGYPT

although this could be due to the state of
preservation. Head covered with large and
heavy wig composed of two parts. The
upper element apparently arranged in curls
or plaits, while the lower part falls
smoothly to the middle of the back.
Presumably large and sticking out ears
shown under the wig. Round base (Dia.
0.7 cm). Head cracked horizontally, parts
of the trunk and right leg missing, as well
as the right hand; numerous fractures and
chafing on the surface. Hippopotamus
ivory. H. 2.6 cm (including base 0.6 cm)
I.C.9. Male dwarf.
WD06/54 (R-653) [Fig. 4}
Realistically modeled figure on bandy
legs and inward pointing toes, dressed in
loincloth holding up a penis-sheath, which
looks as if it was of cloth. Marked torso
muscles and disproportionately short arms,
reaching only to the waist. Fingers carved.
Plastically modeled buttocks. Head
disproportionately large and round with
almond-shaped eyes and strong eyebrows.
Nose big and broad, mouth fleshy and
thick. Hairdo centrally parted, reaching
the shoulders. Particular strands marked
vertically with engraved lines, each strand
rounded at the bottom. Numerous losses
and cracks on the torso, left leg missing,
surface effaced and cracked. Hippopotamus
ivory. H. 4.8 cm
I.D.l. Captive.
WD06/47 (R-646) [Fig. 4]
Standing male figure with left leg
extended forward and bent at the knee.
Left arm bent at the elbow and hand
(partly unpreserved) close to the mouth.
Right arm twisted back and presumably
tied at the waist. The figure is naked
except for a penis-sheath held up by
a loincloth girding the waist. Buttocks
modeled plastically. Facial features mostly
effaced: eyes faintly visible, nose lost,
hairline almost unnoticeable. A beard

seems feasible. Body muscles are rendered
in carving, especially the bulging thighs
and buttocks. Numerous cracks and
effaced surface; missing fragments of hands
and the right foot. Hippopotamus ivory.
H. 4.3 cm
I.D.2. Captive (?)
WD06/62 (R-661)
Poorly preserved with only a fragment
of the head and shoulder-length hairdo on
the left side still present. Nose and mouth
are missing, but the eyes were almond-
shaped. The preserved part of the right
shoulder and a hint of an arm twisted back
suggest that the figure could have had its
hands tied behind its back. The better
preserved lower part indicates a long robe.
The figure was kneeling on a round base.
Hippopotamus tusk. H. 5.4 cm
I.E.l. Boy.
WD06/39 (R-638) {Fig. 5]
Slender figure of boy sitting on the
ground. Face modeled distinctively with
large, almond-shaped eyes featuring clearly
marked pupils over a slightly snub-nose
and relatively wide and thick mouth. Ears
large and unnaturally sticking out.
Hairline over the forehead goes down to
the ears. Knees drawn up and spread wide,
feet together. Toes modeled clearly. Left
arm bent at the elbow, the hand with its
disproportionately long and thin fingers
resting on the knee. Right elbow on right
knee, the hand put to the mouth with
three fingers closed, thumb extended and
index finger (partly preserved) touching
the lips. Cracked vertically, presenting
spot delamination. Hippopotamus ivory.
H. 8.4 cm
I.E.2. Boy.
WD06/40 (R-639) {Fig. 5}
Stocky figure of naked boy sitting on
the ground. Face modeled distinctively.
Eyes large and almond-shaped, nose large,
wide and crooked, mouth relatively wide

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