This work was inspired by a visit the artist made to Liverpool Museum, where she saw examples of delicately painted china bowls dedicated to ships' maiden voyages.

The pieces refer to the trading of goods, including slaves, but also draw on Borland's own personal experience - at the time that she created this work she had recently given birth to her first child.

She cast these pelvises and foetal skulls from obstetric models. The skulls are positioned near the pubic bone, according to the five most common delivery positions. This marrying of art and science is a common theme in the artist's work.

Christine Borland was shortlisted for the Turner prize in 1997.