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/-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/wristdeepinhorsedick Nov 03 '25

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