Unknown Bone Item Talisman? Tool?

russel · 2nd July 2013, 11:00 PM

Colin is spot on. It is DEFINATELY a sail making tool. Carved (by idle sailors) from whale bone. I work at a museum in Tasmania, an island with (sadly) a long whaling history. I see a lot of these. If only edged weapons where as common locally!

I'm happy to provide pics of other examples if anyone is interested. Although it is pretty off topic, so maybe best to pm me if you want images.

Cheers - Russel

2nd July 2013, 11:00 PM	#8
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	Sail making Colin is spot on. It is DEFINATELY a sail making tool. Carved (by idle sailors) from whale bone. I work at a museum in Tasmania, an island with (sadly) a long whaling history. I see a lot of these. If only edged weapons where as common locally! I'm happy to provide pics of other examples if anyone is interested. Although it is pretty off topic, so maybe best to pm me if you want images. Cheers - Russel

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