King of the Serengeti

“King of the Serengeti” color scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory artifact by Gary Dorning. Considered to be the very best wildlife scrimshander ever, Dorning’s work is prized by collectors far and wide. The ivory was used as a ice axe by people in the Northern Bering Sea area hundreds of years ago. The word “Serengeti” is taken from the Maasai language and translates to “endless plains” or “a place where the land runs forever”. Dorning has captured that feeling with this amazing work. Not a great deal of Dorning’s work comes up for sale and most collectors are loath to part with his work. This is from the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with. He added this piece to his extensive collections decades ago, which is why the price is so reasonable for a Dorning.