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3rd March 2024, 01:37 PM | #1 |
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Looks good. I think these might well be found over a huge area of related peoples.
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4th March 2024, 12:54 AM | #2 |
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Nice presentation
AdS,
Thanks for such a nice presentation of your spear, with internal and external references as well. I can't add to the discussion, but have a question. What animal do you think this fairly long piece of horn came from? I'm thinking perhaps an antelope or gazelle. Ian Last edited by Ian; 4th March 2024 at 03:14 AM. |
4th March 2024, 02:01 AM | #3 |
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Hi Tim, thanks for you comment, it does make sense that material culture items including these spears probably spread far and wide.
Ian, the description of at least one of the museum specimens suggests that oryx antelope horns were typically used. Looking at a picture of an oryx, this seems like a reasonable source. |
4th March 2024, 02:53 PM | #4 |
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Congratulations
Congratulations. You outbid me at the auction. The length is always an issue for shipping.
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