Elizabeth Wayland Barber
Elizabeth Wayland Barber has authored Prehistoric Textiles, The Mummies of Ürümchi , and The Dancing Goddesses , among other works. Professor emerita of archaeology and linguistics at Occidental College, she now lives in Utah.
Elizabeth Wayland Barber has authored Prehistoric Textiles, The Mummies of Ürümchi , and The Dancing Goddesses , among other works. Professor emerita of archaeology and linguistics at Occidental College, she now lives in Utah. See less
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Elizabeth Wayland Barber book reviews
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The Dancing Goddesses: Folklore, Archaeology, and the Origins of European Dance
Best book on Old Europe archaeology and culture
I have been recommending this book to everyone. Do not be put off by the New Age-sounding title and cover art. A serious, important, thoughtful study of how European culture evolved, generously ... Read More
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The Mummies of Urumchi
The mummies of Ueruemchi
by Sibs55, Nov 19, 2009
This is a wonderful book about the Cherchen finds and I would especially recommend this book if you interested in prehistoric textiles - what a wonder ful insight. I am currently only half-way ... Read More
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The Mummies of Urumchi
Xinjiang Mummies
by Marty76, Jan 25, 2008
Dr. Barber weaves (she is a textile expert) an in-depth investigation into the history and life of tall, Caucasian mummies in the Tarim Basis on far-western China. The mummies date from 2000-4000 BC. ... Read More
