bone awl?

[flip]

I saw Gypsy's post about the fishhook and decided to finally get my butt in gear and post this unusual piece I dug in a cave awhile back . It does'nt seem sturdy enough for an awl and with the incising on it I wonder if it might be a hair pin . Any opinions welcome

 

[PBK]

This might be of interest:

http://www.he-artefakte.de/Amerika/Praehistorik/Knochenartefakte/KnochenE.html

 

[Neanderthal]

Outstanding piece Flip! I like that alot, it's not everyday you can find a piece of engraved bone. Hairpins are usually pretty lightweight and fragile. Awls are typically a little heavier, but I have seen some very slender ones also.