From Sollas, North Uist, Outer Hebrides
This bone handle was found at Sollas on North Uist in the Outer Hebrides. It is a phallic representation. The handle dates from between 0 and 250 AD.
Bone handle from Sollas, North Uist, 0 - 250 AD
Various kinds of objects were believed to act as powerful charms. In some cases the shape of the object made it magical. The phallic shape was long associated with fertility, important both for ensuring children and for the success of crops.
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