Archaeologia Baltica

1392-5520 1392-5520

06_112-125_LUIK_TAMLA

Article

Small Bone Spades: Used Material, Processing Technology, and Possible Function

Luik

Heidi

heidi.luik@mail.ee ∗ Institute of History, Tallinn Tamla

Ülle

ulle.tamla@ai.ee Institute of History, Tallinn

∗Corresponding author.

6 112 125

28 09 2006

14 11 2002

2006

Klaipėda University

Estonian and Latvian small bone spades are discussed. The majority of spades are found in hill-forts and settlement sites from the 11th to the 13th centuries. The tools and technique of manufacture are investigated.

Keywords Estonia Latvia 11th to 13th centuries bone spades bone manufacturing