Box PCLTRE 775 Box 41

Scope and contents

A black solid ink stick traditionally used for calligraphy and Chinese brush painting. The ink stick H2021.52 is boxed with a group of Bone carvings H2021.92/1-13 at LTRE 775 BOX 41.

Scope and contents Consists of 13 pieces of carved bone, possibly carved by John Powers, Herbie Kearney or Rudi Rappold. The carvings include two entwined figures (H2021.92/1); a scrimshaw piece with the image of a whale about to be harpooned with figures in row boat and ship in background (H2021.92/2); carving of Vali and Foxy embracing (H2021.92/3); Maori hei tiki (H2021.92/4); carving of three skulls around a central figure (H2021.92/5); Snakes around a goddess figure (H2021.92/6); carving of a shell...