An example of the art of the Upper Paleolithic in the Last Glacial Period, this decorated fragment of a perforated antler baton was discovered in 1863 by Edouard Lartet and Henry Christy at the Abri de la Madeleine, an overhanging cliff situated near Tursac, in the Dordogne département and the Aquitaine Région of South-Western France.

The baton has one perforated hole in the near centre, with a deep groove above it, which runs long ways just below the upper edge.

The figure has a large eye, a high angular shaped mane, and small forelegs that seem to sweep backwards.

The occurrence of a large eye is a feature found on other baton examples excavated at La Madeleine.

The object represents both a decorated tool and weapon; carrying kit that serves more than one function has immediate advantages when one is on the move.