dendroglyphs

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Scope note
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.
dendroglyphs
Accepted term: 05-Jan-2026