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AddedDec 28 2009
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Copy of "La dame à la capouche" carved from mammoth ivory and dated to between 29000 and 22000 years ago. Found at grotte du Pape, Brassempouy, Landes. The original is stored in a secure area in the museum archives. Photographed in September 2009

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Martin L (2009-12-29)
Also named: "Venus of Brassempouy" ("la Dame de Brassempouy"). Picture showing a copy.

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