Skip to main content
Image Not Available for Bone implement - hollowed at one end; Prehistoric
Bone implement - hollowed at one end; Prehistoric
Image Not Available for Bone implement - hollowed at one end; Prehistoric
Object Number 41-72-40/5643
Display Title Bone implement - hollowed at one end; Prehistoric
Descriptions
Object Description Bone implement - hollowed at one end; Prehistoric
Inventory Description Organic, bone, utilized bone, tapered at one end, grooved and hollowed other end
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Prehistoric Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 12 x 1.3 x 1.5 cm (4 3/4 x 1/2 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 41-72-40/5643

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Image Not Available for Bone implement with chisel-shaped end; Prehistoric
41-72-40/5644 Bone implement with chisel-shaped end; Prehistoric
Utilized bone
Switzerland
Image Not Available for Large bone implement - perforated at end; Prehistoric
41-72-40/5642 Large bone implement - perforated at end; Prehistoric
Utilized bone
Switzerland
Worked antler tine fragment, drilled and hollowed at one end, worked to a point; worked animal bone object fragment, flat, one end rounded, perforated at one end, incised on one side
07-6-10/78085 Worked antler tine fragment, drilled and hollowed at one end, worked to a point; worked animal bone object fragment, flat, one end rounded, perforated at one end, incised on one side
Utilized Antler
Utilized bone
Madisonville
Animal bone, cut and hollowed phalange, perforated at one end
63-4-10/40162 Animal bone, cut and hollowed phalange, perforated at one end
Utilized bone
Turpin Homestead Site; Ohio State Site # 33HA28 (105; 19)
Organic, worked antler fragments, some tines, some hollowed at one end; antler fragment; worked antler cylinders; animal bone fragments; worked animal bone fragment, possible perforator; worked bird bone fragment, cut and polished, possibly incised; rodent teeth fragments; animal tooth, likely bear; gastropod shell; some fragments crossmend
999-22-10/77625 Organic, worked antler fragments, some tines, some hollowed at one end; antler fragment; worked antler cylinders; animal bone fragments; worked animal bone fragment, possible perforator; worked bird bone fragment, cut and polished, possibly incised; rodent teeth fragments; animal tooth, likely bear; gastropod shell; some fragments crossmend
Faunal Remain
Utilized Antler
Faunal Remain
Faunal Remain
Utilized bone
Hahn's Field
Worked antler tine tip fragments, hollowed at one end; worked animal bone awl tip fragment, burned
07-6-10/78438 Worked antler tine tip fragments, hollowed at one end; worked animal bone awl tip fragment, burned
Utilized Antler
Perforator
Madisonville
Wood spear point, black wood, one end hollowed out to fit on stick
973-16-50/11533 Wood spear point, black wood, one end hollowed out to fit on stick
Tools
Ethiopia
Organic, cut and worked animal bone fragments, hollowed, one possibly incised; worked animal bone fragment, polished
08-3-10/79558 Organic, cut and worked animal bone fragments, hollowed, one possibly incised; worked animal bone fragment, polished
Utilized bone
Madisonville
Worked animal bone, phalange, hollowed, perforated at distal end
01-38-10/68600 Worked animal bone, phalange, hollowed, perforated at distal end
Utilized bone
Madisonville
Worked antler tine fragment, grooved and shaped at one end, hollowed at one end
07-6-10/78099 Worked antler tine fragment, grooved and shaped at one end, hollowed at one end
Utilized Antler
Madisonville
Image Not Available for Large bone tool; Prehistoric
41-72-40/5641 Large bone tool; Prehistoric
Utilized bone
Switzerland
Organic, worked animal bone fragments, possible scrapers or beamers, worked from metapodials, two fragments crossmended with glue; animal bone perforator fragment; animal bones, including fish bones; worked antler tine fragments, one hollowed
999-22-10/77672 Organic, worked animal bone fragments, possible scrapers or beamers, worked from metapodials, two fragments crossmended with glue; animal bone perforator fragment; animal bones, including fish bones; worked antler tine fragments, one hollowed
Utilized bone
Utilized Antler
Faunal Remain
Perforator
Hahn's Field