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Pair of carved bone ornaments with raised foliate decoration
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Pair of carved bone ornaments with raised foliate decoration
A pair of carved bone ornaments with raised foliate decoration with inscriptions - one saying A souvenir of 1914 and one saying The Great War 1917. Made by German POWs on the Isle of Man. Trench Art
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Bone Carved Foliate Inscriptions Isle Ornaments Pair Pows Raised Souvenir Trench Made
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative pair of carved bone ornaments, adorned with intricate raised foliate decoration, serves as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's resilience and creativity during the tumultuous times of the First World War. The ornaments, made by German Prisoners of War (POWs) on the Isle of Man between 1914 and 1917, bear inscriptions that add an intriguing historical context to these unique artifacts. One ornament is inscribed with the year "1914," while the other bears the inscription "The Great War 1917." Trench art, as this category of artifacts came to be known, was created by soldiers and civilians during times of war, using materials readily available to them. In the case of these bone ornaments, the German POWs on the Isle of Man, where they were held captive, used their skills and creativity to carve and decorate the bones, creating intricate designs that reflected their experiences and emotions during the war. The foliate decoration on these ornaments is a common motif in trench art, symbolizing growth and renewal, even in the midst of war. The inscriptions add an additional layer of meaning, serving as a testament to the historical significance of these objects and the events they represent. These carved bone ornaments are a poignant reminder of the human capacity for creativity and resilience, even in the most challenging of circumstances. They offer a glimpse into the lives of the German POWs on the Isle of Man during the First World War and serve as an important historical artifact, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of military history.
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