[bigheadfred]

In the article it states the figurines may have been ritually broken. I wonder if they find the bronze ones in pieces to make such a claim?

I find the “seated” one intriguing, thanks Blam.

[SunkenCiv]

Anything not understood is held to have been part of an unknown ritual. ;’) Intentionally broken small figurines (shaped, fired, then broken) were found in large quantities in Dolni Vestonice, 26,000 years ago. :’) So it’s a pretty old damned ritual, if that’s really what’s going on. ;’)

[wildbill]

The broken figurines are a variation on:

I divorce thee; I divorce thee; I divorce thee.

Or perhaps a visual reminder from the woman of the house that, “Bud, I have a permanent headache where you are concerned.”