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Ivory Scrimshaw

Scrimshaw Carved Walrus Ivory Tusk Inuit Spotted Seal Knife
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful carved walrus ivory scrimshaw Inuit Native American ceremonial knife depicting a charming
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Late 20th Century American Artisan Figurines and Sculptures

Scrimshaw Carved Walrus Ivory Tusk Inuit Spotted Seal Knife
Scrimshaw Carved Walrus Ivory Tusk Inuit Spotted Seal Knife
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W 0.99 in D 0.87 in L 6.3 in
Pair Inuit Seal and Whale Scrimshaw Walrus Ivory Tusks
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of antique Alaskan walrus tusks with scrimshaw decoration, one with three different whales
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Antique Early 1900s American Tribal Antiquities

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Bone

Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved Scrimshaw, New Bedford Whaling Museum
Located in valatie, NY
Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved: Scrimshaw in the New Bedford Whaling Museum by Stuart M
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

"de Kus" (The Kiss) Abstract Monotype in Ink on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
images on ivory or bone) and began to create their own scrimshaw pieces happy to be able to combine
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1990s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Paper, Ink

Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, circa 1940s
Located in Nantucket, MA
baskets made before she started adding ivory tops and fixtures. The basket remains in strong original
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

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Other

Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, circa 1940s
Located in Nantucket, MA
adding ivory tops and fixtures. (Please see additional history of Mattapoisett Baskets below). The
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

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Other

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Located in San Diego, CA
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Wooden Folk Art Plane, circa 1930s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
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Mid Century Abstract Painting by California Artist Martin Snipper
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Qing, Chinese Antique Blue and White Figural Painting Snuff Bottle
Located in San Gabriel, CA
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Located in Woodbury, CT
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20th Century American Nautical Objects

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Antique 19th Century American Sculptures

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Located in Bozeman, MT
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Located in San Marcos, CA
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Located in South Coast, CA
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Northwest Coast Walrus Tusk Cribbage Board and Map
Located in Chicago, IL
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By Diana Kim England
Located in Red Hook, NY
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Located in Austin, TX
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English Bamboo Tray Table
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19th Century Scrimshaw Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Rochester, NY
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Located in Colleyville, TX
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Located in Wiltshire, GB
A very rare late 19th century ivory scrimshaw. From the collection of the late Sir Jeremy Lever
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Located in Chamblee, GA
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