About this object
Thorn awl used to pierce the chin, lips, nose and ears for lip plugs, nose and ear rings and other facial ornaments.
Facial piercing.
Large brown thorn with five small notches. Base is wider and yellow where the core has been twisted.
Materials
Thorn
Date Made
Before 1952
Date Acquired
1 Dec 1986
How Acquired
Donated
Measurements
7 x 1.8 cm
Object Number
Aj139