Bone carving

Bone carving is a term used to describe and catalogue material of this kind, established as a heading by Library of Congress. It sits within the wider heading of Carving (Decorative arts); Paleography; Writing materials and instruments. Beneath it stand narrower headings including Indians of Mexico--Bone carving; Oracle bones; Scrimshaws. The heading is held on record by Library of Congress. 2 cited statements stand behind this entry, drawn from 1 verified source.

Overview

What the sources state

• Placed within: Carving (Decorative arts); Paleography; Writing materials and instruments (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Bone carving (sh85015516))

• Classification: Established heading in Library of Congress Subject Headings (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Bone carving (sh85015516))

• Includes: Indians of Mexico--Bone carving; Oracle bones; Scrimshaws (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Bone carving (sh85015516))

Sources

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Library of Congress Subject Headings: Bone carving (sh85015516)
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