Clay earthen doll and the way of burial in the Jomon period
Human female-shaped
dolls made of clay were found at ruins of the Jomon period.※ It is unclear how people actually
used the dolls, but it is said that the dolls might have been used for their
religion. It is thought that ancient people regarded women as holy, because
they can deliver babies.
The common way of
burial in the Jomon period was flexed burial. It is said that people tried to
prevent dead people from returning and causing troubles.
※1 the Jomon period ranged from around 12,000 B.C. to around 400 B.C.
◎This photo was taken at The Nerima Furusato museum.
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