Whale Baleen

, such as bones or cartilage. It is mostly made from the bone and teeth of sperm whales, the baleen of

subtly layered, suggesting the whale's dark skin and lighter baleen visible in the open mouth. - Setting

Whales are large baleen whales belonging to the genus Eubalaena. They were named as the "right" whale to

cartilage. It is mostly made from the bone and teeth of sperm whales, the baleen of other whales, and the

Baleen Whale, doing double duty as a soup tureen and decorative object and reminding us, these animals

Ebonized baleen pen stand inlaid with a motif of tusk rounds, and scrimshaw whale teeth depicting a

JOHNSON’S HOUSEHOLD BOOK OF NATURE Craig Hugh, Editor Henry J. Johnson, Publisher New York, 1880 64 Chromolithographs “…full & interesting descriptions of the Animal Kingdom based ...

Connecticut. He married a local woman in 1851, and likely joined in the lucrative whale oil and baleen trades

Elegant Art Deco carved wood sculpture features a reclining panther, leisurely stretched out, but ready to jump and pounce. A fine choice of solid Ebony Macassar wood contributes a b...

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Authentic Scrimshaw carved into and antique tortoise shell with brass legs. Carved aboard the Ship Argonaut. A whaling ship from Sag Harbor New York from 1814-1832. The detailed carv...

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Irish Folk Art. This sperm whale tooth was etched during the 19th century, in Ireland. There'sa a drinking sailor on one side, and a barmaid on the other - "Forget me not". We receiv...