[Bonetools] mesolithic artefact

[S O'Connor]

That looks a pretty close match, for the sturgeon dorsal fin elements

 

See

 

http://web.pdx.edu/~virginia/white_sturgeon/images/caudal_fin_dorsal.htm

part of 

http://web.pdx.edu/~virginia/white_sturgeon/white_sturgeon.htm

 

Sonia

 

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Archaeological Sciences

Division of AGES,  

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From: Bonetools [mailto:bonetools-bounces at listserv.niif.hu] On Behalf Of Dave Constantine
Sent: 15 April 2014 11:28
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Subject: Re: [Bonetools] mesolithic artefact

 

Dear Marina, 

 

Is it possibly a fish bone? Attached are a couple of pages discussing the possible use of Sturgeon bones for eating shellfish and the bones look rather like yours.

Regards,

David Constantine

 

From: marinaevora at sapo.pt 

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Subject: [Bonetools] mesolithic artefact

 

Dear all,

I'm sending you two pictures of an artefact recovered from a mesolithic shellmidden site in Portugal. I believe it is made from mammal bone. Do you have/ know of similar objects? I have been searching for parallels and I didn't find it.
Thank you.

Best,


Marina Évora

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