Finds from the Hohle Fels cave near Schelklingen Miniature Lion-Man Another ivory statuette was discovered during the excavation in 2002 in the Hohle Fels cave near Schelklingen - a figure that exhibits both human and animal characteristics. Unfortunately, only half of it is preserved. The upright posture and the distinctly sloping shoulders suggest a human being. On the head, a finely shaped ear can be recognized. The arm is short and decorated with spots and a vertical scratch. These are apparent feline attributes. Generally, this statuette is referred to as the "little brother" of theLion-Man from the Hohlenstein-Stadel - yet another hybrid statuette. Due to the condition of its preservation it cannot be defined whether this is a female or a male. The statuette is between 31,000 and 33,000 years old. Length:   Width:   Height: 2,55 cm Age: aprrox. 31.000 - 33.000 years Site:  Hohle Fels, Schelklingen The original carving is in the Urgeschichtliches Museum Blaubeuren << back