Collections of archaeology of Gran Canaria
Inventory: 1.078
Object: Skull with jawGer
generic classification: Human remain
sMateria: Bone. Organic materia
l Cultural field: Prehistory of Gran Can
ariaDescription: Adult male skull with soft tissue remains. The possible preparation of the corpse and the temperature and humidity conditions of the cave that housed it favored the preservation of t
he tissues. Origin: Barranco de Guayadeque, T. M. de Agaimes-Ingenio, Gr
an Canaria.Context: Populated by natural and artificial caves of room associated with rock barns and a necropolis in natural cav
es. Finding: It took place during the first exploration to Guayadeque carried out by El Museo Canario in April 1880 or during the second one held in December 1881, although in this case his entry was recorded in the Book of Registration of Entries later, on January 13, 1882. Participants of the first exploration were, among others, Gregorio Chil and Naranjo, co-founder of the Museum and director of the Museum between 1879 and 1901, Víctor Grau-Bassas y Mas, curator between 1879 and 1889, Domingo del Castillo and Westerling, partner from November 26, 1879, and Santiago Verdugo y Pestana, commander of the Plaza de Gran Canaria and partner from 19 April 1880. Participant in the second exploration was Gabriel Garachico, preparer officer between 1880 and 1887 and sent to Guayadeque for the direction of the works and driving the object
s. Source of income: The Canary M
useumDate of entry: April 1880 or January 1882
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