Axehead

This bronze axehead was found at Skye. It was made between 950 and 750 BC.

A curved wooden handle would have fitted into the axehead's socket. A thong could also attach the axehead to the socket through the loop.

Axeheads were symbols of power and prestige for a long period, probably with religious significance as well. They were sometimes buried as offerings to the gods.

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Online ID:	000-100-103-031-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.DE 40
Date:	950 - 750 BC Between 950 and 750 BC
Material:	Bronze
Dimensions:	3.50" x 2.13"
What:	Axe, socketed
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Where:	Scotland, Inverness-shire, Skye
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Description:	Bronze socketed axe from Skye, 950 - 750 BC
References:	Coles, John M. Scottish late Bronze Age metalwork: typology, distributions and chronology. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 93 (1959-1960), pp 16-134, esp. p 69.
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