drillwork (sculpture technique)

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Scope note
Carving technique used in sculpture that produces undercutting and drill holes. Early drillwork technique was produced with hand drills, rubbed between the hands to produce a rotary motion.
drillwork
Accepted term: 16-Mar-2026