Photo of the day: Ancient dental bling

From the drafts

May 23, 2009

National Geographic: Skull found in Chiapas, Mexico and now displayed in Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History shows evidence of the cosmetic dentistry practiced in Mesoamerica (central Mexico south to El Salvador). Decoration unrelated to social class.

jeweled teeth (grills) picture

(José C. Jiménez López)

Mesoamerican ‘fang’ dentures
Vikings filed teeth

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