Barry McCallion, Artist
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Island 1 Ethnological Objects

​The technologically primitive people of the first Island encountered on the Oarsman’s journey are curious about the boat and its provisions.  When they realize that his provisions are merely practical, the people augment his supplies with dance leggings, ceremonial rattles, charms and divination cups.
  • Home
  • Meet the Artist
    • Oarsman Interview 2020
    • The Oars Journey
    • Recent Article
  • Current Works
    • Beowulf 2020
    • Paradise Lost 2014
    • Oars Library 2019
    • Oars Library 2017-2018
    • Oars Library 2015-2016
    • Oars Library 2012-2014
    • Oars Library 2011-2012
  • Oarswork
    • Departure Poems
    • Divinations
    • Boat Provisions
    • Island 1
    • Island 2
    • Island 3
    • Island 4
    • Island 5
    • Island 6
    • Island 7
    • Island 8
    • Island 9
    • Island 10
    • Island 11
    • Island 12
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