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Old 27th February 2006, 07:36 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by Tim Simmons
Seriously I think many of these shapes may well be anthropomorphic, some possibly displaying fecundity. The shapes are abstract and very stylised a rounded mass may have its origin in the pregnant female form. Luc's avatar is often explained along with other similar versions as a man with outstretched arms in some learned journals. On the other hand I could be talking out of my @@@@ hole, hmmm. Tim
I think you are onto something!
Luc's avatar: it is a "cho" or a "kaura" of a Kukri!
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