Sperm Whale Tooth Scrimshaw. Whaler's Sailor. 19th Century. flag

Sperm Whale Tooth Scrimshaw. Whaler's Sailor. 19th Century.
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Object description :

"Sperm Whale Tooth Scrimshaw. Whaler's Sailor. 19th Century."
Polychrome sperm whale tooth scrimshaw engraved with a whaler's sailor holding the American flag, a somewhat naive engraving made by whalers during long hunts for cetaceans. Probably from New Bedford in Nantucket, 19th century. Height: 15cm
Price: 420 €
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Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Ivory
Height: 15cm

Reference: 1624336
Availability: In stock
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Sperm Whale Tooth Scrimshaw. Whaler's Sailor. 19th Century.
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