Bone Needle
Maker
Unknown
Description
A long smooth bone needle, was used for stringing fish together with flax.
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Maker
Collection
Media/Materials
Aged bone
Measurements
N/A
Physical description
Long thin gently curving shaft of bone of oval cross section , one end has been shaped into two short prongs and the other finished almost like an old fashioned pen nib.
Chalk white overall with thin lengthways light brown coloured patches.
Many small cracks and tiny holes are visible in the surface of the bone.
Chalk white overall with thin lengthways light brown coloured patches.
Many small cracks and tiny holes are visible in the surface of the bone.
Accession number
1486
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