Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.15291/archeo.3587

Iapodian and Liburnian Antropomorphic Pendants

Andrej Preložnik ; University of Primorska, Institute of Archaeology and Heritage, Koper, Slovenia

Abstract

The newly proposed typological scheme of Iapodian and Liburnian anthropomorphic pendants allows for a fresh look at – and new findings about – this interesting ornament type. The original, earliest and most broadly distributed pendant type appears to be that of Prozor, with analogies also on the opposite side of the Adriatic, in present-day Italy. It spread across the Iapodian and Liburnian territories, from where individual specimens reached Bela Krajina and eastern Dolenjske. They can be dated to the period from the 8th until the 6th century. In Lika, earlier forms were worn sewn on certain parts of the attire, for example caps and/or belts, while later ones were worn as pectorals. Liburnians probably also wore them as earrings. Of course, it is not excluded that individual specimens were used as separate objects, such as amulets, especially outside the Iapodian territory. This is a geographically very limited type of ornament; nevertheless it fits well into into the scheme of potnia theron form pendants, represented on the 7th century Apennine Peninsula in several forms.

Keywords

the Iapodes; the Liburnians; jewellery; potnia theron; Iron age; typology; pendants

Hrčak ID:

272406

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/272406

Publication date:

14.2.2022.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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