Permits

This permit is issued to Dr David Morris (McGregor Museum) in collaboration with Dr Philip Kiberd (University of Exeter) for the permanent export of  20 ostrich eggshell specimens and 10 calcrete specimens for isotope analysis and Amino Acid Racemisation (AAR) dating . It is noted that the isotope analysis will be done at the University of Southampton, and AAR at the University of York.

Conditions:

1. The objects or 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 the permit holder or the McGregor Museum.
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.
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 Dr Philip Kiberd (University of Exeter) or the University of York and the University of Southampton where the analysis will be done, without the consent of SAHRA.
6. SAHRA must be notified in writing of the return of the material, and a report on the activities undertaken in terms of this permit must be lodged with SAHRA before 30 September 2019.
7. Copies of any papers that may result from the export of the material must be lodged with SAHRA. A report must be submitted to SAHRA on or before 30 September 2019.
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.