Bit late to the table on this one but I'm having a Monday moment just imagining
defleshing a pike with washing powder!
Don't think Masterchef would approve.
Would Cilit Bang work on a badger?
:)
E
> On 01 August 2016 at 11:47 Carl Newbould
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> It is actually easier to get genuine bones from archaeological companies. They
> typically have lots of bones/ pottery that they want to get rid of. Currently
> at our museum (Royal Armouries Leeds) we have a recreated dig pits and I
> managed to get some objects from York Archaeological Trust (or YAT)
> Thanks
> Carl
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> On Monday, 1 August 2016, 10:14, Pippa Smith <[log in to unmask]>
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> Hi,
> Do you really need replica bones? If you are looking for domestic species it
> may be easier to prepare your own specimens. many archaeological units and
> archaeozoologists do this for their comparative collections. There are various
> way to do it but I have successfully defleshed a large pike using biological
> washing powder (the enzymes in it digest protein).
>
> You could also ask your local archaeological unit if they have any
> unstratified animal bones that you could have. These can create a great
> handling collection and give real examples of the sort of evidence
> archaeologists deal with.
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> I'm not sure where you are based but there are various archaezoological labs
> around the country who may be able to give advice and help.
> Best wishes
>
> Pippa
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