One Lynx sp. Ph 2 was identified in an assemblage from Ellis Island, New
York, but I found no cut marks. No other bones of Lynx were present,
however.
Tonya Largy
Jennie Borresen Lee wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I have two bobcat (Lynx rufus) second phalanges with cut marks near their
> proximal ends (cranial surface). They were recovered from an
> archaeological site in northwestern Colorado, USA. I haven't identified
> any other bobcat remains in the assemblage. I'm wondering if the cut
> marks are the result of disarticulating the claws, perhaps for some
> symbolic purpose. Has anyone encountered butchered bobcat (or other
> felid) feet before and/or can you please point me in the direction of some
> good references? Feel free to reply off-list.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Jennie
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