Permits

This permit is issued for the permanent export of 17 fragments of ostrich eggshell from Blombos Cave and 10 from Klipdrift Shelter. The samples will undergo isotopic analyses (C. N, O) at the Research Laboratory for Archaeology and History of Art at the University of Oxford. 

Conditions:

1. The specimens must be clearly marked with accession numbers.
2. The material must be carefully packed and all packaging must be clearly marked with the accession numbers, the name of the site, and the name and address of Prof. Henshilwood or Mr Roberts.
3. The material must be hand carried or sent via a reputable professional courier service unless written instructions to the contrary have been received from the repository, Iziko South African Museum. SAHRA understands that Prof. Henshilwood will hand carry the samples to Europe. 
4. The samples must be kept for study purposes only, and may not be sold or exchanged.
5. The material may not be loaned to any person or institution other than Mr Roberts at the Research Laboratory for Archaeology and History of Art at the University of Oxford without the consent of SAHRA.
6. A report on the activities undertaken in terms of this permit must be lodged with SAHRA before the end of May 2015.
7. Copies of any papers that may result from the export of the material must be lodged with SAHRA. 
8. SAHRA shall not be liable for any losses, damages or injuries to persons or properties as a result of any activities in connection with this permit.
9. SAHRA reserves the right to cancel this permit by notice to the permit holder.