[Bonetools] Any suggestions about this item welcome

[Clare Tolmie]

Dear all

 

This is a very small, fine bone that appears to have been notched along one
edge. The marks are not root etching and don't appear to be from any insect
damage. Unfortunately these pictures aren't the best, as I only had my phone
with me that day (I will try to get some more). We haven't been able to
think of what it could be used for, or why this working would occur. The
bone is from a protohistoric Oneota site in north eastern Illinois
(11-Wi-213). The site has prehistoric Langford and protohistoric
occupations. This is from the protohistoric. The site at that period was a
horticultural village. Other worked items are bison and elk scapula hoes,
worked antler, and awl and a beamer on white tailed deer metapodials.

 

Any suggestions welcome and many thanks for any ideas.

 

Clare

 

Clare Tolmie PhD,RPA

Senior Archaeologist

Midwest Archaeological Research Services, Inc.

 

Email: oldfirm at ntsource.com

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