Bone carving involves shaping bones into artistic forms through cutting, scraping, grinding, and polishing techniques.
Imagine taking a piece of clay and molding it into different shapes using your hands. Similarly, bone carving involves shaping bones into intricate designs using tools and techniques.
Ivory carving: The art of sculpting ivory (usually from elephant tusks) into decorative objects.
Sculpture: Three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or combining materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay.
Relief carving: A sculptural technique where figures or designs are carved into a flat surface, with the background remaining at a lower level.
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