[Bonetools] worn scapulae

[Sandra Olsen]

Dear Rozalia:
Although it is strange that they would choose a scapula, rather than
something narrower like a metapodial, the grooves do look like they were
made by pushing down the weft threads while weaving on a loom.  I would say
that is the best guess.
Cheers,
Sandi Olsen


On 11/22/07 2:33 PM, "rozalia christidou" <roschri at otenet.gr> wrote:

> Dear all,
> Dr. Lionel Gourichon sent to me photographs of tools made from scapulae
> showing polished grooves near or on the neck of the bone. As you can see on
> the photographs attached, their number, length and distribution vary.
> He asked me if these marks could be produced by threads tightly tied around
> the neck in order to prepare a handle for the tool.
> I cannot answer his question. I asked his permission to circulate the
> photographs on this website and ask for information.
> We have already experimental specimens used as thong stretchers and, of
> course, we have examined the examples published by Semenov and, more recently,
> Dr. Sandra Olsen and comparisons will be made. We would appreciate your help
> in order to examine the problem properly.
> We thank you in advance
> Rozalia Christidou
> PS.
> 1)I sent the photos in two separate e-mails. The photos come from different
> objects
> 2) To Etan Ayalon: I started to look at the bibliography and ask Classical
> archaeologists for help
> 
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