Object number1997.030.122
DescriptionCetacean bone weaving batten, complete. The blade has a slight curve, away from the handle; it does not have a point but has a flat end. One side of the blade is curved, the other flat, the lower edge is sharp while the upper is blunt. Two notches are cut into the edges, opposite each other and near to the handle. The handle is ribbed in section and has a lug extending downwards from the end. Use wear is of two sorts. There are small parallel grooves along two of the edges, the sharp edge (the bottom) and on the top on the flat side. The surface of the bone is also polished, along the length of these grooves, on both sides of the blade.
It was recovered from F2133 (B237, Phase 5) - excavations at St Boniface, Papa Westray.
Collection PlaceMonkerhouse/St Boniface Kirk, Papa Westray.
Object nameWeaving batten
Object categoryTextile equipment
Materialcetacean bone
Dimensions
- Length: 275.00 millimetres
Length: 92.00 millimetres
Width: 54.00 millimetres
18.00 millimetres
29.00 millimetres