SCRIMSHAW, whale tooth, 1982

H1995.14

Piece of scrimshaw of contemporary design. Piece is engraved in fine black ink with representations of whales and a dolphin: Beneath the image is the popular name, and the scientific name (in red ink). Whales depicted include Sei, Minke, humpback, Grey dolphin, Sperm, Pilet, Killer, Right, Fin, Blue. Artists name is etched at base of scrimshaw: 'WHALES/ GALORE/ JESPER/ 1982/ ALBANY'.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1995.14
Accession Date: 23 Jan 1995
Credit: Durant Hembree Memorial Fund

Material

Whale Bone/Skeletal0 - Whole
Ink/Paper

Measurement

height160mm
diameter140mm

 

 

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