| Title: |
The use of bone and antler at Foshigarry and Bac Mhic Connain, two Iron Age sites on North Uist, Western Isles
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| Issue: |
Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 124 |
| Series: |
Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
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| Volume: |
124
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| Page Start/End: |
189 - 231 |
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| Licence Type: |
ADS Terms of Use and Access
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| Publication Type: |
Journal
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| Abstract: |
Analyses extensive collections from two IA wheelhouse complexes to ascertain species and anatomical parts used. Comparison is made with contemporary assemblages and a picture of the exploitation of animals on these sites is attempted. Primary tools, ornaments, working debris, and part-finished objects were identified. Some manufacturing processes are determined in detail, adaptation to local resources is apparent in the use of whalebone, and there was a clear appreciation of the functional value of different materials and bone types. Previously unrecognised objects were identified, including a whalebone vertebral disc, used as a trial piece for interlace decoration. There is an appendix providing evidence for colouring and inlay (228). |
| Year of Publication: |
1994
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| Bone (Auto Detected Subject) |
| Tools Ornaments Working Debris (Auto Detected Subject) |
| Whalebone Vertebral Disc (Auto Detected Subject) |
| Objects (Auto Detected Subject) |
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| Source: |
ADS Archive
(ADS Archive)
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| Created Date: |
20 Jan 2002 |
