As well as cat, I think you should consider mustelids (particularly pine
marten, polecat and otter), beaver, red squirrel, fox, hare, badger,dog and
seal!
Using element representation and cut marks on bones as indicators, I found
evidence of all these species possibly being used for their fur during a
literature search for bone reports for data for my MSc thesis on utilisation
of fur-bearing animals in the British Isles. Bear cropped up as well.
I am continuing with the literature search for data as part of my PhD, so
will let you know if I come across any more.
Regards
Eva Fairnell
University of York
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Subject: Re: [ZOOARCH] Viking and Saxon Furs
> What about cats?
>
> Dale
>
> Quoting David Constantine <[log in to unmask]>:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I am starting out authentically tanning various skins from north
> > western
> > Europe during the 'Dark Ages'. In addition to the fairly obvious ones
> > such
> > as deer, sheep and goat, could anyone tell me of any other furs or
> > skins
> > that are known from the period. Any information about the date of the
> > find
> > (s), context, possible use of the piece etc would also be very useful.
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > David Constantine
> >
>
>
>
> Dale Serjeantson
> Visiting Research Fellow
> School of Humanities (Archaeology)
> University of Southampton
> Southampton SO17 1BJ
> Email: [log in to unmask]
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