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Hand Carved and Decorated Sperm Whale Plaque, circa 1950 - 1960s

About the Item

Vintage Hand Carved and Decorated Sperm Whale Plaque, circa 1950 - 1960s, a dramatic sculpture of a sperm whale attacking a whale boat, biting it in half, with a lone sailor poised with a harpoon, with another previously darted harpoon dangling from its line on the back of the whale. Unsigned. The piece remains in excellent condition. Measures: 8-1/2 in H x 21-1/4 L x 7-3/8 in Deep
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)Depth: 7.38 in (18.75 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Nantucket, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AD - 290-06 LRA1stDibs: LU903941279162

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