[Bonetools] Antler Axe head

[Hans Christian Küchelmann]

Hi Fiona,

would it be possible to use this phantastic artefact as bonetool of the month on the WBRG website the other day? And if so, would you mind to write a short paragraph about it containing the basic information about context, dating, raw material, etc.and maybe publications if already available?

Best

Christian
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> Am 06.04.2022 um 12:28 schrieb fiona beglane <fionabeglane at yahoo.com>:
> 
> Hi everyone,
> This axe head came up on a burial site of probable medieval date in Ireland. It was found among animal bone and disarticulated human bone, and seems to be made of antler. 
> 
> I am looking for any parallels that people might know of. And also anyone's thoughts on function, as it would seem to me that it would have little use for woodworking or for butchery - but I am open to correction on this.  
> 
> Thank you all, as always
> Fiona
> 
> 
> Fiona Beglane PhD MIAI
> Animal Bone Specialist
> Licensed Archaeologist
> Donegal, Ireland
> 087 686 3914 (M)
> Alternate email address: beglane.fiona at itsligo.ie
> Atlantic Technological University, Sligo Campus
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