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Charmstone
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from Wigtownshire
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This perforated waterworn pebble from Wigtownshire is thought to have been used as a charm or healing device in the 19th century. It was probably strung on a string. Charmstones such as this would have either been kept by an individual or would have been part of the possessions of a healer.
Perforated waterworn pebble from Wigtownshire
Perforated stones were regarding as special and as giving some power of divination.
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- Online ID: 000-180-002-273-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland Part 2
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland H.NO 50
- Date: 19th century
- Material: Stone, waterworn
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- Subject: Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
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- Where: Scotland, Wigtownshire
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