The David Gifford Croll Collection

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The David Gifford Croll Collection

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Pendant in the Form of a Human Face
A bone pendant amulet in the form of a stylised human bust in profile, facing right. The colouration is pale green on the surface with areas in relief in a buff colour. The top of the amulet consists of a rectangular element above the head, perhaps a…

Flake
A long flake of brown-grey chalcedony, which is curved in an elongated ‘S’ shape, with a pronounced dorsal ridge. The striking platform is visible as a triangular area at the top of the stone. The exterior surface (ventral) shows two long flake…

Flake
A small stone artefact made from an orange chalcedony, broken from a larger flake or tool. The fragment is roughly triangular in shape, with a pronounced circular ripple (caused by force moving through the rock to dislodge the flake), and intentional…

Flake
A small flaked piece from grey-brown chalcedony. The artefact is broadly triangular with several negative flake scars. This does appear to be the product of deliberate percussive force, evidenced by ripples on the interior surface. The long flat…
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