Worked bone roughouts

These worked bone roughouts were found at the site of the Neolithic settlement at Skara Brae in Orkney. They were carved between 3100 and 2400 BC.

The bone at the top, from a leg bone of an animal, has been notched across in preparation for making bone beads. The bone at the bottom has been worked on top, but its function is not known.

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:	000-100-102-559-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 100
Date:	3100 - 2400 BC Between 3100 and 2400 BC
Material:	Bone; partially cut transversely
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What:	Shaft
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Where:	Scotland, Orkney, Skaill, Skara Brae
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Description:	Two shafts of animal bone from Skara Brae, Orkney, 3100 - 2400 BC
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