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FISHHOOKS Many archaeological sites in the southeastern U.S. have produced fishhooks made from deer toe bones. This picture shows a few examples of the different stages of manufacture. All of these bone artifacts were found in Kentucky along the Ohio River. The first bone was evidently struck to break it open. The next three pieces were cut and ground to further shape the bone. The final step would sharpen a point and grind and polish the surface.
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