[Bonetools] crossbows and flees

[Idoia Grau]

In Gonçalves et al. 2008 they say that crossbow roller nuts made on antler are known from the 11th century onwards. And all the ones that I know in the Iberian Peninsula are high or late medieval.

Gonçalves, M.J., Pereira, V., Pires, A. (2008), "Ossos trabalhados de um arrabalde islâmico de Silves: aspectos funcionais", Actas do 5º encontro de Arqueologia do Algarve, pp. 187-214.

Idoia Grau Sologestoa

Dpto. Geografía, Prehistoria y Arqueología

Universidad del País Vasco - Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea


From: marloesrijkelijkhuizen at hotmail.com
To: bonetools at listserv.niif.hu
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 14:37:54 +0100
Subject: [Bonetools] crossbows and flees




Dear all,
 
Two questions:
 
- Does anyone has any references or datings for medieval antler crossbow nuts?
 
- Objects like the attached picture are often described as flee/licecatchers. It is said that inside a cotton ball with honey and blood was put to trap the flees/lice. It was hung on a dress or put inside a wig. Does anyone have references for these items or for this explanation?
 
Best wishes,
Marloes
 		 	   		  

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