Mathematical Model – Tetrahedron, Octahedron, Hexahedron
Accession Number: 2016.mat.19
Description:
A circular wooden frame on a wooden stand holds a wooden geometrical figure consisting of small turned spokes representing edges and small spheres representing vertices. The geometrical figure consists of wood of three colours, blond, brown, and black.
The following description is assigned to Bob Rollins in 2007: “The Central Octahedron has been stellated giving rise to 8 Minor Tetrahedrons, and the black and white 2 frequency major Tetrahedrons. The 8 Vertices of which designate the 8 corners of the hexahedron.
Primary Materials: Wood
Dimensions (cm): height = 32, width = 24, depth=26
Function: Pedagogical mathematical model.
Condition: Excellent
Manufacturer: Bob Rollings, Toronto
Date of Manufacture: 2007