A Box of Tangible Prompts
Dublin Core
Title
A Box of Tangible Prompts
Description
A Box of Tangible Prompts. This artefact is a wooden box containing a number of tangible objects connected to the Isle of Lewis. This collection is used as a discussion prompt when Jon is hosting the Muir is Tir – Land and Sea artist residency. See AAS_CP_005 for more infomration on the residency.
Source
scotlandobjects,highlandandislands
Contributor
iain
Language
Scottish Gaelic
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
575
Date Submitted
19/08/2025
Date Modified
19/08/2025
References
https://www.sailbritain.org/muir-is-tir-residency/
Extent
30cm x 10cm x 20cm
Spatial Coverage
current,58.484554,-50.25749941;
Europeana
Europeana Type
TEXT
Physical Object Item Type Metadata
Prim Media
1189
Material
Wool, dried plant fibres, whale tooth (Ivory) and other.
Natural Cultural
Cultural
Craft
woodwork
Tool
None
Material Source
The objects are from the landscape or sea area surrounding the Isle of Lewis.
Technique
Collected, cleaned and presented by hand. The items are in their raw state.
Function
To facitliate discussion with artists during The Muir is Tir artist residency.
Creation Purpose
As a prompt fro discussion/ inspiration / story telling.
Production Quality
This box and collated objects is exclusive to Jon and the work that he does.
Conecept
The box of objects is used to faciltiate discussion, inspiration and storytelling as part The Muir is Tir Artist residency. All of these objects have a connection to Lewis and as such have a story associated with them. See AAS_CP_005 for more information.
External ID
AAS_AR_11
Citation
“A Box of Tangible Prompts,” VERAP, accessed August 20, 2025, https://culturality.museum/omeka/items/show/1190.
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