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  • Medieval Hair Styling Tool Recovered at Scottish Castle

    10/04/2025 9:40:29 PM PDT · by SunkenCiv · 23 replies
    Archaeology Magazine ^ | October 1, 2025 | editors / unattributed
    The iconic Eilean Donan Castle is one of the most picturesque spots in Scotland and has even appeared in Hollywood films. According to a statement released by National Museums Scotland, an exquisite object worthy of the majestic setting was recently recovered during excavations led by FAS Heritage. The team uncovered a rare thirteenth-century tool known as a gravoir, which was used to precisely part hair and create elaborate hairstyles. The item was carved from local red deer antler and shaped into a human figure wearing a hood and holding a book. It is only the third such object of its...