Bonework

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The art or process of making objects from bone. uncountable

    "In addition to their leatherwork, woodwork, stonework, and bonework, the Chipewyan also worked in metal."

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"In addition to their leatherwork, woodwork, stonework, and bonework, the Chipewyan also worked in metal."

Etymology

From bone + work.

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