SIREN

“SIREN” black and white scrimshaw on pre-ban African Ivory tip by scrimshander, David Adams. The siren was described in Greek mythology as a beautiful, alluring woman who lured mariners to their destruction. Homer relates a tremendous encounter in his Odyssey. One can easily see why mariners would be attracted to this beautiful creature. Contemporary usage sometimes refers to a woman who is both attractive and dangerous at the same time. Adams has done an outstanding job with this masterpiece. No one does better portraits today.

Notice:

This scrimshaw is done on pre-ban African ivory. Since the passage of the CITIES Treaty in 1973, there has been no African ivory brought into the U.S. However, ivory that was in the U.S. prior to 1973 can be legally sold and shipped within the U.S. However, new legislation taking effect in 2016 restricts pre-ban African Ivory from being shipped interstate. It can only legally be shipped intrastate, (within the state). All of our pre-ban ivory is located with our associate in the state of Florida. It can be purchased directly from our website and shipped only to an address within the state of Florida. If one has a relative, trusted friend or business associate within the state of Florida, we can ship to that specified address in order to comply with the new Federal legislation. The scrimshaw can then be forwarded to you and everyone complies with the law. Any questions, email or call us.