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Morphological and Morphometric Analysis of Animal Hair From 18th Century Burial Sites in Mazamet (Southwest France)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Morphological and morphometric analysis of archaeological animal hairs offers a nondestructive method to explore past clothing. We examined hair from two 18th‐century burial areas (SP03 and SP04) in Mazamet, France. SP03 specimens exhibited a continuous medulla, a low medullary index (0.2 ± 0.03) and cuticular features suggesting goat or badger hair. In contrast, SP04 samples showed a fragmented medulla, a slightly higher medullary index (0.26 ± 0.04) and scale characteristics similar to cow or horse hair. These findings suggest the use of common and local animal furs, consistent with the modest status of the individuals and Mazamet's economy.

Source: Archaeometry

DOI: 10.1111/arcm.70070

Authors: C. Michel, S. Duchesne, F. Bourgailh, F. Callede, C. H. Le Noheh, M.‐L. Merleau, D. Paya, I. Baker, F. Savall, C. Guilbeau‐Frugier

Institutions: Hôpital Purpan, Institut National de Recherches Archéologiques Préventives, Centre d'Anthropobiologie et de Génomique de Toulouse, Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA)

Language: English

Topic: Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis

Subfield: Archeology

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,350

OpenAlex ID: W4416784390

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