More Lunulas from Portugal

limestone crescent incised with line decoration

Limestone crescent with piercings and herringbone pattern

 

stone crescent with curved horizontal lines

The lunulas bear a variety of patterns in curved or straight lines, horizontal or vertical

 

two eye idols cylindrical with crescent shape on torso

Eye idols from Folhadas Barradas have the usual facial tattoos and necklaces but also wear lunulas in the chest area.

deeply curved crescent torc with figures of animals and other patterns

Torc with serpentine ends animals, knotwork, and other symbols from Chão de Lamas, 2nd century bce.

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