[Bonetools] Antler hook

[Ramseyer Denis]

It's a hook to hang bags and clothes, as Mongols has used it till 1990's in their ger (tent). Also deer antler and same size.
Yours, Denis

De : bonetools-bounces at listserv.niif.hu [mailto:bonetools-bounces at listserv.niif.hu] De la part de Dave Constantine
Envoyé : jeudi, 12 décembre 2013 12:17
À : WBRG
Objet : [Bonetools] Antler hook

Hello,

This antler object was found on a coastal site in Scotland and is dated sometime from the Late Iron Age through to Late Norse. It appears unfinished (or least rather rough) and the end of the hook has a drilled out hole (possibly for a metal spike though there is no staining). As can be seen from the pen in the photo, the hook is quite large (about 200mm long) and certainly bigger than a “normal” fishing hook. Does anyone know of any similar artefacts or have any suggestions regarding its purpose?

Regards

David Constantine


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