Object numberOM-6157
DescriptionSmall, flat, blade-like piece of whalebone cut longitudinally from the bone. The lower edge of the blade is worn and crumbling. Both long sides are also worn and rounded. The upper part of the artefact has broken away leavingt 2 depressions which may have been lower parts of holes. The piece may also have been re-used after it was broken.
Collection PlaceHowe of Howe, Stromness
Object namemattock
Object categoryartefact, cetacean