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    What mixture likely accounted for the hair “gel” found on Clonycavan man?

    Question #103302. Asked by BRY2K. (Feb 24 09 7:59 AM)


    queproblema

    		Vegetable oil and resin.

    "Analysis of the substance by archaeologist Stephen Buckley from the University of York in England showed the gel was made of vegetable plant oil mixed with resin from pine trees found in Spain and southwest France.

    "The study team says the hair product is evidence of Iron Age trade across Western Europe."

    http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/01/0117_060117_irish_bogmen_2.html

    Feb 24 09, 10:31 AM

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