Evolution in art : as illustrated by the life-histories of designs (1902)
Haddon, Alfred C. (Alfred Cort), 1855-1940 · London : W. Scott ; New York : C. Scribner's · leaf 101
> Ji •S-ii Ji 78 EVOLUTION IN ART. be also seen that divergent /\-like processes often occur onthe sabagorar, but are never found on the fish-hook. The betrothal equipment of a girl thus consisted in themain of objects of utility which had reference to her futurecondition. The turtle-shell… … FlG. 45.—Sketches of two axes from the South-east Peninsula ofNew Guinea in the possession of the author; about one-tenthnatural size. mentation; the broadening of them for decorative pur-poses reduced their efficiency, so that in time the latter wassacrificed and a mere ornament resulted. In the…
Decoration and ornament · Art, Primitive
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