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The listing, Native American Bone Awl! has ended.

I was told that the native woman used this to make baskets! How sweet is that? Wonderful addition to your collection! Happy bidding! :0)

Questions & Comments

very nice. and if i am correct in my thinking this would be used to "tap down" the strands of material

Jun 13th, 2012 at 4:43:03 AM PDT by

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Jun 13th, 2012 at 12:25:02 PM PDT by

I found this when I was looking to see what they are used for...guess it had many uses! :0)
"Bone awls or perforators are found at most archaeological sites and were in use throughout all prehistoric periods. They were used for punching holes in skins or leather for sewing garments or other articles of clothing. Bone awls could be used for perforating most softer materials and many of them were probably also used in the manufacture of basketry, matting, or similar woven materials. As a consequence of usage, the awls became highly polished, not only from handling the awl but from contact with the working material."

Jun 13th, 2012 at 12:02:18 PM PDT by

Very nice!!

Jun 20th, 2012 at 6:03:51 AM PDT by

Thanks! :0)

Jun 20th, 2012 at 8:14:51 AM PDT by

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