Wooden sword

This wooden sword, of yew, was found at Grotsetter in Orkney. It was probably made to be an offering to the gods sometime between 950 and 800 BC.

The hilt of the sword is fully carved, but the pommel and part of the grip are missing.

Offerings to the gods were often special material, treated in special ways or put in special places. They must have been accompanied by ceremonies which we can only guess at.

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Online ID:	000-100-102-426-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.DL 62
Date:	Between 950 and 800 BC
Material:	Yew wood; hilt fully carved; pommel and part of grip missing
Dimensions:	31.25" L; blade 2.45" W
What:	Sword
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Where:	Scotland, Orkney, Grotsetter
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Description:	Sword of yew wood with carved hilt, the pommel and part of grip missing, from Grotsetter, Orkney, between 950 and 800 BC
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