RecordShovel or scoop, made from the shoulder bone of an ox< 1 of 1 > Back From Skara Brae, Orkney
Shovel or scoop, made from the shoulder bone of an oxThis shovel or scoop was found at the site of the Neolithic village of Skara Brae in Orkney. It was made from the shoulder bone of an ox, sometime between 3100 and 2400 BC. The edges of the bone have been smoothed to provide an easy surface for scooping or shovelling. Similar objects sometimes have antler handles attached to the narrower end. The shovel or scoop is damaged at the ends. In the largely tree-less Northern Isles, wooden objects are less common than other materials. The inhabitants of Skara Brae used bone and antler for a range of objects including shovels, awls, pins, chisels, knives and even beads. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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