Bodies to Bones - Replica Artefacts

Currently most artefacts are either very broad in chronology, such as the antler awls, or are specifically 'Dark Age'. Archaeological finds are used for the basis of most artefacts and their decoration. Exact copies of specific finds can be made, though prices will vary depending on the complexity of the item and the availability of the required raw material.

Antler hafted awls

These are generic leather working awls hafted in Red Deer antler. Decoration is either ring-and-dot or hatching and is Norse in style. Each is approximately 4" in length.

Antler Needlecase

This needlecase is based on finds of similar, though wooden, cases from Norse levels in Dublin. The chain is simple S-link copper chain of a kind found throughout Early Medieval Europe. The case itself is Red Deer antler. This example is 3 1/2" long.

Antler Comb

This is a 5" composite Red Deer antler comb held together with iron rivets. While not based on a specific find, the size, shape and decoration on this example have been found on excavated combs from Anglo-Scandanavian York and Norse levels at the Brough of Birsay.

Scapula Scoop

This is a simple scoop fashioned from either sheep or goat scapula and trimmed with a knife.
Based on a find from Anglo-Scandanavian York.

Bone Whistle

A whistle based on a find from Anglo-Scandanavian York. This example is fashioned from the ulna of a Mute Swan and is around 7" in length.

Antler Toggles

A range of toggles and fastenings fashioned from Red Deer tines.


Replica Artefacts


Bodies to Bones can now supply various replica artefacts made from different skeletal materials. The artefacts below are part of a much larger range that includes needles, pins, mugs, spoons, combs (horn as well as bone and antler), buckles and strapends, hafted knifes, weaving implements (tablets, heddles, pin beaters etc). Please email for additional information about our range. Currently most artefacts are either very broad in chronology, such as the antler awls, or are specifically 'Dark Age'. Archaeological finds are used for the basis of most artefacts and their decoration. Exact copies of specific finds can be made, though prices will vary depending on the complexity of the item and the availability of the required raw material. Antler hafted awls These are generic leather working awls hafted in Red Deer antler. Decoration is either ring-and-dot or hatching and is Norse in style. Each is approximately 4" in length. Antler Needlecase This needlecase is based on finds of similar, though wooden, cases from Norse levels in Dublin. The chain is simple S-link copper chain of a kind found throughout Early Medieval Europe. The case itself is Red Deer antler. This example is 3 1/2" long. Antler Comb This is a 5" composite Red Deer antler comb held together with iron rivets. While not based on a specific find, the size, shape and decoration on this example have been found on excavated combs from Anglo-Scandanavian York and Norse levels at the Brough of Birsay. Scapula Scoop This is a simple scoop fashioned from either sheep or goat scapula and trimmed with a knife. Based on a find from Anglo-Scandanavian York. Bone Whistle A whistle based on a find from Anglo-Scandanavian York. This example is fashioned from the ulna of a Mute Swan and is around 7" in length. Antler Toggles A range of toggles and fastenings fashioned from Red Deer tines.

Artefacts supplied by Halldor Magnusson of Living Mystery. All photographs copyright Living Mystery 2004 ©


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