Carvings

These matching wooden blocks, one of a female and the other a male, may have been part of a larger furnishing, such as a fireplace or door frame.

Object no :

DMDM151a-b

Collection :

Creator :

NA

Place of Production :

NA

Dimensions :

NA

Materials :

NA

Location :

NA

Related site :

Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy

Accession number :

DUMFM:1961.20.14-15

Copyright :

Dumfries and Galloway Council

2 Fmedia2 F11207392 F1961 20 14 female carved wooden block 3

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