Search ResultsNecklace and bracelet< 1 of 1 > Back from Skara Brae, Orkney
Necklace and braceletThese ivory and bone beads and tusk pendants were found at the site of the neolithic settlement of Skara Brae in Orkney. They are examples of early, high status jewellery, worn sometime between 3100 and 2500 BC. The necklace is made of 13 beads of ivory, 13 of bone and 2 tusk pendants. The bracelet is made of 74 small disc beads, all perforated with polished surfaces. It is not certain if they were originally strung together as a necklace and bracelet. 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 for a range of objects including shovels, awls, pins, knives and even beads. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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