Burins found at Morton Mesolithic Settlement, Fife

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Two burins

Field collection: Morton Mesolithic excavation, Tayport, Fife
Collected by Dr John Coles

Donated by Mr GC Sim
Museum number 1976-939-1=2

Burins have a narrow working edge. They were used for shaping pieces of bone and antler into tools such as needles, fish hooks, harpoon and spear tips and decorative items such as jewellery.