Object numberOM-3857
DescriptionBovine femur head. A hole has been partly bored through from the distal side, narrowing to a point, with a depth of 16mm. The hole which perforates the object was bored from the proximal side, a small dint marking a false start.
Production periodIron Age
Collection PlaceBu Broch, Stromness
Object namespindle whorl
Object categoryartefact, bone