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Worked bone

Complete bone point. Epiphysis remains at the proximal end, the distal end sharpened to a fine point.

Piece of worked bone, previously broken in two pieces and glued back together. Proximal end has two large notches on one side edge. Tapers to the distal end, which is broken.

Broken threader, most remaining, large fragment of proximal end broken. There is a partial perforation at the broken edge with a crack running from the partial perforation to the sharpened distal end.

Broken needle, proximal end and shaft remaining. Slight upwards curve to shaft. Broken at the distal end. Some pink staining on surface around distal end.

Broken needle, manufactured from hollow bone. Distal end is sharp. There is a very shallow groove around the proximal end.

Broken needle, manufactured from hollow bone. Distal end is sharp. Proximal end broken at the eye.

Broken needle, proximal end remaining. Drilled, circular eye.

Complete needle. Distal end is sharp. Thickness reduced at the proximal end, with a drilled, circular eye roughly 2cm from the end.

Broken needle. Distal end is sharp. Proximal end broken around the eye, which partially remains, drilled and circular.

Complete needle, manufactured from hollow bone. Distal end is sharp. There is a drilled, circular eye at the proximal end.

Broken bone pendant, broken at one end. Curved with a suspension hole at one end. Some pink discoloration on the surface and glue residue.