Awl

Description

Awl made from a metapoidal bone, highly polished and decorated with incised chevrons, from Skara Brae, Orkney, 3100 - 2400 BC

Museum reference

X.HA 329

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Awl

Date

Late Neolithic

Materials

Bone

Physical description

Bone; one side decorated with incised chevrons; highly polished

Collection place(s)

Skara Brae, Skaill, Sandwick, Orkney, Scotland, Northern Europe

Links to other web pages

Canmore

On display

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