Carved designs also follow distinct rules. The primary form lines are distinct from the secondary and tertiary form lines. The form spaces (the spaces between the form lines that tend to follow the same rules as the form lines) often are a more important part of the design in relief carvings.
Low relief carving diagram.
Low relief carving on chests.
Low relief carving on a grease dish
The same principles of NWC design are found on models of NWC style houses.
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