[Bonetools] Help identifying tool

[Jean-Marc Petillon]

Hi Imola,

It looks very much like an Upper Paleolithic pierced staff ("bâton percé"). Examples and illustrations in the classic book:
http://www.prehistoire.org/offres/file_inline_src/515/515_pj_131216_180827.pdf

There is more recent bibliography on these objects if needed

May 6, 2021 9:03:00 AM CEST Imola Kelemen <imonox at yahoo.com> wrote:Dear everyone,
A friend of mine asked for help, they're trying to ID some old inventory pieces in their museum.

Have you seen anything like the tool in the pictures attached? I can see it is made of antler, but could you help in identifying its function and/or the time period most probably used in?
I hope it's familiar to some of you!

Thank you in advance for any information!
All the best to everyone,
Imola 

dr. Imola Kelemen

Muzeul Secuiesc al Ciucului
530132 Miercurea Ciuc, RO
Piata Cetatii Nr. 2.
Tel./Fax. +40 266 311 727

www.csikimuzeum.ro

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Jean-Marc Petillon
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