|
|
Title: |
A Record in Bone |
| Sub-title: |
Exploring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bone and Tooth Artefacts |
Search Result:
| By (author): |
Terri Farrelly |
| ISBN10-13: |
0855751282 : 9780855751289 |
| Illustrations: |
60 b/w & 14 colour illus
|
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Size: |
240x175x13mm |
| Pages: |
280 |
| Weight: |
.538 Kg. |
| Published: |
Aboriginal Studies Press - December 2023 |
| List Price: |
36.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: |
In Stock
Qty Available: 5 |
| Subjects: |
Australasian & Pacific history : Archaeology : Indigenous peoples : Australia |
| Bone and tooth tools and ornaments have been made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for at least 46,000 years - some of the oldest organic technologies in the world. Despite their beauty, sophistication, and ubiquity, archaeologists and other researchers have overwhelmingly focused on the stone artefacts of Australia. Consequently, until now, we knew little of how bone and tooth objects were made and used, or how individual communities differed in how they worked with these distinctive materials. A Record in Bone brings together the scattered and sometimes difficult-to-find research and findings of more than a century. It reveals innovative bone, tooth, quill, and claw industries, including extensive use of ornamentation, bone points, fishhooks, and much more. This volume is a perfect companion to A Record in Stone: The study of Australia's flaked stone artefacts (ASP 2007). It is an invaluable reference text for professionals and students of archaeology, anthropology, Indigenous studies, and museum studies; and an easy-to-read introduction for anyone interested in Australia's deep past. |
| Reviews: |
|
"A
Record in Bone breathes vibrant new life into the study of organic technologies
and the central role they played in Indigenous lifeways. In this masterpiece
volume, Langley highlights how tools and ornaments made from bones and teeth
are central to understanding major themes in Australian archaeology, including
the dynamics of reciprocity, identity, and cultural complexity over
65,000 years. " -- Laureate Professor Peter Veth, FAHA, MAACAI, The University
of Western Australia
|
|
"This
meticulously researched book presents the first comprehensive account of the
tools and ornaments crafted from bone by Australia's First Peoples, offering
unparalleled insights into a rich, dynamic, and enduring material culture.
Discover the wealth of information which has been compiled about the skills and
knowledge needed to make these items and find out how they were used in
everyday tasks or in the rituals and ceremonies that sustained people's lives.
For all those interested in the crafts of Australia's First Peoples, this is an
invaluable companion to A Record in Stone: The study of Australia's
chipped stone artefacts." -- Associate Professor Nicola Stern, FAHA, La Trobe
University, Australia
|
|
"Embark on a captivating journey through time and
culture with A Record in Bone. This awe-inspiring masterpiece
showcases bone and tooth artefacts from Australia's Indigenous people, offering
rich iconography, detailed descriptions, and methodological rigour. Unveil the
evolution of technology and the cultural legacy preserved within, fostering
appreciation for our profound interconnectedness as humans. This timeless book
empowers anthropologists, archaeologists, and curious readers to analyse and
interpret this unique cultural heritage, celebrating the diversity that
defines humanity." -- Director of Research Francesco d'Errico, Centre National
de la Recherche Scientifique, France
|
|
|
Item added to 
.png "Click here for catalogues")
