This carved stone ball was found in a house at Skara Brae in Orkney, the best-preserved Neolithic settlement in Britain. Skilfully made, with 67 ground pyramid-shaped knobs, it must have been a prized possession of a prominent person in the community. It was a symbol of power but it could also have been used as a dangerous weapon. Other carved stone objects of various shapes have been found at Skara Brae. These items are an excellent starting point for investigating Skara Brae.