Two more bone tools - but what are they?

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About a week ago I posted about an as yet unidentified small bone tool and I've included a photo of it here. The other photos are of two more small and very well used bone tools that I found this morning. I don't know what purpose any of them may have had.

WhiteCountyPaleo said:
The small bone tool might be a trap trigger? I think
there is more of a specific name for them.
-chad-

I do think WhiteCountyPaleo may be on the right track with the notched piece.
 

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could be fish gorges which predate fishhooks. they were swallowed (thus the name gorge (from the french word for throat)). most were pointed at the ends and had a small notch in the middle for the string to attach. they were made of bone, shell, antler and stone. thanks for sharing.
 

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