[Bonetools] Antler object Puntal del Llops

[François POPLIN]

try "gunpowder horns" too



Marta Blasco Martín <marta.blasco.martin at gmail.com> a écrit :

> Dear colleagues,
>
> I am studying worked bone and antler pieces from El Puntal dels Llops, an
> Iberian site (Valencia, Spain) (5th century ? 2nd century BC). I am not
> sure about the function of one antler object. It has been made on
> antler of *Cervus
> elaphus*. It is normally interpreted as a pendant, but I have some doubts.
> The piece is totally casting, polishing and presents one perforation in two
> of its ends. I think that the piece would have more perforations (in its
> three ends, but they are broken). In addition, the object has and incised
> inscription in Iberian language. It is a very special object. Does anyone
> have any suggestions about its use or know any parallels?
>
> I send you some images.
>
> Thank you very much.
>
>
> Marta Blasco Martín
>
> Becaria Predoctoral Subprograma "Atracció de Talent"  VLC ? CAMPUS
>
> Universitat de València
>
> Dep. Prehistòria i Arqueologia i Hª Antiga.
>