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Craft - Shark, 1967

1967 - 1968
Subcollections
Heathcote Collection
Overview

A cut-out wooden map of Australia with a felt base, attached is a cattle horn that has been transformed into a symbolic shark with a fin and two eyes. Tail has been damaged and part is missing. Has wire on back for hanging.

Historical information

Made at Heathcote Hospital during Occupational Therapy Activities, 1967-8

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-137-H2017.77
Item type
Artworks
Themes
Art and Design
Social History
Material
Bone
Felt Paper
Wood
Width
290 mm
Height or length
380 mm
Depth
150 mm
Keywords
shark therapy heathcote
Place made
Applecross, Western Australia, Australia
Year
1967 - 1968
Last modified
Friday, 21 May, 2021
Completeness
100
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wooden map of australia with shark made out of bone on top

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