Aphrodite Rising From the Sea

“Aphrodite Rising From the Sea” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory by Daryl Morris. Greek goddess of love and beauty rises from the sea foam, a fully grown woman. Morris’ depiction of this myth is simply perfection, from the foam to the light illuminating her face and hair. This one has it all. Discerning collectors seldom, if ever, let a piece like this go on the open market. It is from one of our collectors who is no longer with us, but he always had impeccable taste. Ivory was used as some type of tool hundreds of years ago in the Northern Bering sea area. Stand by the late Ken Fredericks completes the picture.