Question

What is the above image a photograph of? Why was it created?

Answer 1

O.o

Answer 2

http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/highlight_objects/me/p/plastered_skull.aspx

Answer 3

That will surely help you.

Answer 4

Oh I've seen this before :)

Answer 5

This is a plastered skull from Jericho. I believe these were put alongside the bodies of the dead in this civilization and were often painted, and decorated with flowers and pebbles. They had a spiritual / religious significance.