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11. Terracotta fragment Location: Lapita Islands, Solomon Islands, Reef Islands Artist: N/A Date: 1,000 B.C.E Culture: (probably) ancient Oceania Period/Style: Prehistoric, Neolithic Medium/Material: incised terracotta Theme(s): storage, ??? Form: Patterns which include faces and figures, and a red, vibrant color Function: piece of pottery used for cooking, serving, and storing Content: Geometric patterns, lines, and shapes. Context: Lapita art is known for ceramics, which have intricate repeating geometric patterns that sometimes include anthropomorphic faces and figures.

Terracotta Fragment