Greenstone Carving : A Skillbase Of Techniques And Concepts
Author: Len Gale
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: 53.00 NZD
: 9780790005355
: Reed Books
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: 01 July 1997
: 185mm X 240mm
: New Zealand
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: Len Gale
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: Paperback
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: 736.5
: near fine
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Description
This book provides an introduction to the art of greenstone carving. It covers everything the novice carver needs to know, from what equipment is needed and how to obtain it, through safety, choosing stone, carving tecniques, and initial projects. The emphasis is on Maori designs; as well as instructions for carving, the uses and origins of the carved objects are also explained.