Matasha Mazis
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Matasha Mazis
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Archaeologist at TU Darmstadt. Mainly metals. Mainly corroded iron. Author of undramatic archaeology reports. Previously published as Matasha McConchie. For the Jebel Khalid archive, see https://jebelkhalid.arts.unimelb.edu.au/
It's been 15 years since I visited the Aleppo copper souk. A colourful, noisy place, full of small workshops with skilled artisans. This lovely man, a coppersmith, was tinning this vase when I came by. I asked if we could film and he said "yes." #ethnoarchaeology #aleppo #traditionalcrafts
December 10, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Please feel free to be mesmerised by these wild geese that swooped, swirled, and honked over my house. #autumn #flyingsouthforwinter
November 12, 2024 at 6:33 PM