Dendroglyphs
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Descripción
Geometric or figural engraving into the bark of living trees. The carving is typically executed using a metal instrument. Dendroglyphs are a distinctive form of sculpture of the Aboriginal Australians made to mark ceremonial grounds or the graves of notable individuals.
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Otros términos
- dendrogliefen [nl]
- dendroglifos [es]
- dendroglyph [en]
- carved trees [en]
- dendroglifo [es]