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This barbed point made from antler was found at MacArthur Cave at Oban in Argyll. It is an early example of the use of antler, perhaps designed for use attached to a spear. The point dates from sometime between 6000 and 5000 BC.

Barbed antler point from Macarthur Cave, Oban

For much of Scotland's history, people have made extensive use of bone and antler for many objects used in daily life. The raw materials are easy to come by, and fairly easy to work, producing light, strong, flexible and resilient objects.

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• Online ID: 000-100-041-191-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.HL 185
• Date: Between 6000 and 5000 BC
  
• Material: Horn, deer; biserially barbed
  Antler / point
  
• Dimensions: 2.00" - 6.50" L
  
• What: Antler / point
  
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• Where: Scotland, Argyll, Oban, Macarthur Cave
  
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