Mammoth Rib Bone Fragment

U.S. Department of the Interior Museum Program
Washington, D.C., United States

This mammoth rib fragment was found broken at both ends near the camp processing area at Mill Iron. One end of this fragment has a carefully drilled conical-shaped hole which may have been used as a socket to hold a foreshaft on the end of a spear.

Details

Title: Mammoth Rib Bone Fragment
Physical Dimensions: L 4.75 in
Subject Keywords: archaeology, Mill Iron, bison processing site, Montana, U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
Original Source: Bureau of Land Management/Billings Curation Center
Medium: Bone

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