Bone Carving : A Skillbase of Techniques and Concepts

by Stephen Myhre

Bone Craving is an old as civilisation itself. Even some of the oldest bone artefacts have decorative features that are clearly necessary for their functional nature. Showing that there have been complex cultural aspects to the carving of bone since the earliest times. In Bone Carving, Stephen Myhre has drawn with great sensitivity, on techniques and styles of carving from a wide range of Pacific cultures, particulary Maori. The result is a superbly practical handbook for anyone embarking upon this rapidly growing craft.

116 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Julie]

I had a professional New Zealand bone carver help me make my very own pendant (in traditional fish-hook shape). And it was so much fun! My parents got me this book so that I could learn how to do it on my own. I once had a dream of supporting myself through a summer of college by sitting in the student center with a little booth and churning out pendants. :) Now my dream is to someday have a little workshop in my home with the tools and be able to make a few now and then.

[Murilo Marques · Rating 4 out of 5]

An amazing book for begginers and masters on the bone carving.