The Shrigley Artifact

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:artifact
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:David_Shrigley
gptkbp:archaeological_findings gptkb:cemetery
gptkbp:art_style abstract
carving and shaping
gptkbp:artifacts other Neolithic sculptures
gptkbp:artistic_influence inspired contemporary artists
gptkbp:associated_with local folklore
ancient rituals
gptkbp:community_engagement high due to its mystery
gptkbp:conservation_efforts ongoing conservation work
gptkbp:conservation_status preserved
gptkbp:cultural_heritage part of British cultural heritage
gptkbp:cultural_impact influences modern interpretations of ancient cultures
influenced modern interpretations of prehistoric culture
gptkbp:cultural_representation represents prehistoric beliefs
gptkbp:cultural_significance prehistoric society
gptkbp:dimensions varies
approximately 1 meter tall
approximately 50 cm wide
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Shrigley,_England
excavation
gptkbp:education used in educational programs
gptkbp:exhibition gptkb:British_Museum
varies by event
permanent collection
various museums
featured in major exhibitions
regularly displayed
gptkbp:function ceremonial use
gptkbp:historical_analysis subject of extensive research
gptkbp:historical_context varied among scholars
early human activity
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:item
Neolithic
gptkbp:historical_significance important to local history
important for understanding prehistoric art
provides insight into Neolithic life
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Shrigley Artifact
gptkbp:inscription none known
gptkbp:legacy remains a subject of fascination.
gptkbp:location gptkb:British_Museum
gptkbp:material gptkb:item
gptkbp:notable_features intricate carvings
gptkbp:notable_for other archaeological sites in England
gptkbp:origin gptkb:British_Isles
gptkbp:publishes numerous academic papers
gptkbp:research_focus anthropology
gptkbp:research_interest gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:scholarly_analysis debated among historians
gptkbp:symbolism potentially represents fertility
gptkbp:tourist_attraction attracts visitors to museums
gptkbp:type gptkb:artwork
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:19th_century
1830