[Bonetools] handle made of fox bone

[Rémi BERTHON]

Dear all,

I came across an unusual find in a Chalcolithic (ca. 4000 BC) assemblage from Azerbaijan : a tool made of a copper point inserted in a red fox (Vulpes vulpes) radius. I am aware that one criteria for the selection of the bone can be the diameter of the diaphysis. But, considering that it is a pastoral population (90% sheep and goat in the fauna) not much involved in hunting, I imagine that they could have found an adequate bone for the handle in the domestic fauna.

I would be glad to know if any of you is aware of bone tools made from fox bones in the Caucasus or an adjacent region (Eurasia, Eastern Europe, Near East, etc ...).

Many thanks in advance for your advices.

Best,

Rémi Berthon
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