Bored Stone Fragment

Half of a steatite, or soapstone, carinated circular disc, with a hole bored through the middle. Stones such as this are proliferate in Sierra Leone, and thought to be digging weights. This one is, however, different from other bored stones as it has a pointed cross section, and a wide inside hole.

Further Information

• Type: Tools, implements
• Object: Bored Stone Fragment
• Materials: Stone
• Culture Group: Mende, Sherbro
• Dimensions: 70mm x 120mm [D] x 12mm
• Production Date: Pre 1960
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
• Museum: Glasgow Museums
• Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.ck

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