Prehistoric — Upper Palaeolithic; 11,000 - 9,500 BCE
Baton, perforated baton, projectile shaft straightener, arrow straightener, tool
An Upper Palaeolithic reindeer antler projectile shaft straightener dating 11,000 to 9,500 BCE. This antler piece is from the base of the antler, when it was naturally shed by a young reindeer. It has been trimmed and a perforation drilled throught the centre.
These tools were used as profectile shaft straighteners, projectiles include spear thrower darts. These straighteners allow the user to straighten awkward angles wtihout bruning their fingers. Fire is used to straighten shafts.
- Category:
- Prehistoric
- Object ID:
- A18735
- Object name:
- baton, perforated baton, projectile shaft straightener, arrow straightener, tool
- Object type:
baton, perforated baton, projectile shaft straightener, arrow straightener, tool
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- Production date:
- Upper Palaeolithic; 11,000 - 9,500 BCE
- Material:
Reindeer antler
- Measurements/duration:
- L 108 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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