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Cornelius Alferink
Australia talc carving 1982
Talc (stone) | 14.8 x 19.5 x 4.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 93030
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A talc stone carving in the shape of Australia, carved on the front with a figure and symbols. On the reverse are carved a fish and stars.
Provenance
Presented to Queen Elizabeth II on a visit to Australia in 1982 by Mr Cornelius Alferink. Queen Elizabeth II's visit formed part of a Commonwealth tour of Australia, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Nauru, Kiribati, Tuvalu and Fiji, 6-31 October 1982. Alferink, known locally as 'Talc Alf', is a Dutch-born artist who produces works of art from talc deposits in Southern Australia.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Talc (stone)
Measurements
14.8 x 19.5 x 4.5 cm (whole object)
Category
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Place of Production
Australia
