Elisabeth Schmid
Elisabeth Schmid | |
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| Born | 1912 |
| Died | 27 March 1994, age 81 or 82 |
| Occupation | Archaeologist |
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| Alma mater | University of Freiburg |
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| Notable works | Atlas of Animal Bones (1972) |
Elisabeth Schmid (1912–27 March 1994) was a German
osteologist. She is best known for her work concerning the prehistoric statue, the lion-man
, and for her book, Atlas of Animal Bones.
Early life and career
Schmid was born in Freiburg im Breisgau in 1912 and graduated with a PhD from the University of Freiburg.[1]
Over her career, Schmid published over two hundred papers and two books.natural sciences faculty.[3]
In the 1980s, Schmid became involved with the prehistoric ivory sculpture known as the
pubic triangle.[4] Further restoration of the statue began in autumn 1987 by Schmid and restorer Ute Wolf.[5]
Schmid died on 27 March 1994.[1]
References
- ^ ISBN 9781135963422.
- S2CID 165057907. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ISBN 9783033095601.
- ^ Schulz, Matthias (9 December 2011). "Is the Lion Man a Woman?: Solving the Mystery of a 35,000-Year-Old Statue". Spiegel Online. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ^ "Die Entdeckung des Löwenmenschen". www.loewenmensch.de. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
External links
- Tierknochenatlas (digital edition)
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