Digitis Callidum (Dexterity Meter)

1998 - copper, brass, lead, leather

 
Digitis Callidum
Digitis Callidum

montage from 2000: quicktime video :: windows media video

 

A faux 19th century medical device for measuring and plotting one's dexterity. Based on the science of phrenology, this device was a scientific means to determine a subject's level of aristocracy through external physical traits. Digitis Callidum roughly translates to Nimble Fingers