Homo Neanderthalensis - Washington, DC - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

A sign accompanying the sculpture describes it thusly:

"With an awl, a female Neanderthal pokes holes in an animal hide. She will use strips of animal tissue to lace together a loose-fitting garment. Like a modern human child, her curious two-year-old learns as he watches. Although stronger and brawnier, Neanderthals were like us in many ways."

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The 2010 sculpture is by John Gurche.

There is no charge to visit the Museum which is open daily 9 to 5.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Homo Neanderthalensis Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: John Gurche Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2010 Materials used: bronze Location: National Museum of Natural History

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