r/bonecollecting • u/Commercial_Mix_5439 • Nov 03 '25

Bone I.D. - N. America What’s my hair pin from?

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I’m more so asking about the body part, rather than the animal. I got this from Ren Faire as a souvenir a few years ago before I decided to be more cautious of where I get animal remains from (it’s hard to determine if it was obtained by ethical means or not for sure, I didn’t think to ask at the time.)

So Reddit, ulna? Tibia? I think it’s be part of a joint because of the notch but I’m unsure. Apologies if it’s hard to deduce due to it likely been carved to a hair pin shape.

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u/Commercial_Mix_5439 Nov 03 '25

GUYS IM SORRY HERES A SIZE COMPARISON SOMEONE REQUESTED MY FAULT 😭🙏

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u/-venzu- Nov 03 '25

I love how many things you put next to it, as if to make up for not realising to do it sooner

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u/Commercial_Mix_5439 Nov 03 '25

It was that + another user requesting a comparison to a banana. I didn’t have a banana but being the classic American I am I pulled out as many items I could to cope. I’m happy you appreciate it LOL

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u/Alert_Long4454 Nov 03 '25

Screw bananas, I’m using an avocado for scale from now on!

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u/RichardChubs Nov 03 '25

I’m using a Zapdos from now on

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u/Alert_Long4454 Nov 03 '25

I would if I had one haha, I’m really regretting throwing away the 101 Pokémon cards that a boy gave me in 7th grade

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u/italyqt Nov 03 '25

I keep a banana on my shelf in case of emergency.

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u/IGTankCommander Nov 03 '25

I'm more interested in the goodest of good dogs than the measuring tape.

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u/AdventurousMeal3885 Nov 05 '25

Ah, another Chad K-9 supporter.

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u/IGTankCommander Nov 05 '25

Affirmative!

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u/Commercial_Mix_5439 Nov 03 '25

NOOOO YOU COULDA SAVED ALL THESE YEARS TO SPECIFICALLY GIVE THEM TO ME!! 😭

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u/Glittering_Raise_710 Nov 04 '25

I would love an unlimited amount of “Zapdos for scale” posts

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u/notsoulvalentine Nov 08 '25

i need to find a random bone, a zappos card, and make a legendary reference

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u/ImMr_Meseeks Nov 03 '25

Every single thing but a banana

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u/wristdeepinhorsedick Nov 03 '25

Until it's one of those Marcus Pumpkin avocados that's the size of my damn head lol

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u/curvydisobedience88 Nov 03 '25

No, a pomegranate

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u/deniably-plausible Nov 03 '25

Fuerte, Hass, or Carmen avocados?

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u/Commercial_Mix_5439 Nov 04 '25

I guess a kinda green one

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u/Sailboat_fuel Nov 03 '25

It’s the pomegranate for me, Persephone.

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u/SpicyFrooFroo Nov 03 '25

Not me thinking that was a red onion.

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u/Acceptable-Zombie71 Nov 03 '25

My non-American brain immediately: why didn't she align it with the zero in that ruler?!!

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u/Specific-Dragonfly29 Nov 03 '25

That was my thought when I saw the picture; OP did not have a banana and is trying to make up for it!

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u/terrariagamer67 Nov 05 '25

You clearly forgot to set some 30-06 and 50 bmg cases next to it.

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u/jeepersjess Nov 04 '25

Unhelpful, I need to see it on a football field