Polisher of bone

This bone polisher was found at the site of the Neolithic village of Skara Brae in Orkney. It was made from the bone of an ox, sometime between 3100 and 2400 BC.

The bone has been worn down on one side through use.

The settlement of Skara Brae was buried in sand, thus preserving buildings to a large height and a range of every-day objects. The inhabitants of Skara Brae used bone and antler for a range of objects including shovels, awls, pins, knives and even beads.

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Online ID:	000-100-040-389-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.HA 517
Date:	Between 3100 and 2400 BC
Material:	Bone, astragalus, ox; with ridges worn down on one side through use as a rubber
Dimensions:	71.10 mm L
What:	Polisher
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Where:	Scotland, Orkney, Skaill, Skara Brae
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Description:	Polisher made from an ox astragalus, worn down on one side through use, from Skara Brae, Orkney
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