The article presents the origin and function of phyllite whetstones with ferrules. Some researchers trace them back to the inhabitants of Scandinavia. However, in the light of the available data and new findings, the whetstones should be attributed to Slavic craftsmen who may have operated in Wolin island. These whetstones were status symbols rather than daily use objects.
Abstract: The article is a summary of previous findings concerning the settlement of the Funnel Beaker culture on Wolin island. There is comprehensively characterized the palaeoenvironment of the region in question and these findings were used to determine the settlement preferences of the Funnel Beaker culture communities. The analysis of pottery material, mainly decoration motifs, allowed to establish that its majority should be associated with Wiórek phase, with a very modest share of the northern component (Gingst group).
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