Black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory bark by David Smith. One of a series of owl portraits Smith has done for Scrimshaw Collector. Note the work on the sides of the owl to create the owl’s hiding place. Well done, indeed. Ghostly pale and normally strictly nocturnal, Barn Owls are silent predators of the night world. Lanky, with a whitish face, chest, and belly, and buffy upperparts, this owl roosts in hidden, quiet places during the day. By night, they hunt on buoyant wingbeats in open fields and meadows. You can find them by listening for their eerie, raspy calls, quite unlike the hoots of other owls. Note the work on the side of the mammoth bark to create the owl’s home. Very well done, indeed. Ghostly pale and normally strictly nocturnal, Barn Owls are silent predators of the night world. Lanky, with a whitish face, chest, and belly, and buffy upperparts, this owl roosts in hidden, quiet places during the day. By night, they hunt on buoyant wingbeats in open fields and meadows. You can find them by listening for their eerie, raspy calls, quite unlike the hoots of other owls.
“Saw-Whet Owl Portrait” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory bark by David Smith. One of a series of owl portraits for Scrimshaw Collector.Northern Saw-whet Owls are almost entirely nocturnal and are far more often heard than seen. They spend the daylight hours roosting quietly in thick cover, where their presence is sometimes betrayed by the scolding of a mob of smaller birds.Although they vocalize year-round, Northern Saw-whets can be heard more often during their breeding season (April through June), when they are looking for mates. They nest in tree cavities, where the female does all of the incubation and brooding while the male hunts.
“Screech Owl Portrait” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory bark by David Smith. Depiction of owls done for Scrimshaw Collector. Really like the way the owl seems to blend into the tree trunk. Inconspicuous but locally very common is this little owl. In the varied terrain of the west, its haunts range from coastal forests in southeastern Alaska to cactus groves in the Arizona desert, and it is often found in suburban areas. Until the 1980s, Western and Eastern screech-owls were considered to belong to the same species because they look so similar; however, their voices differ, and they apparently recognize their own kind by sound.
“Sperm Whale Family” black and white scrimshaw on sperm whale’s tooth by David Smith. Complete family, bull guarding a cow and newborn calf. Smith”s shadowing on the top of the whales is exceptionally well done. Perfect subject matter for the ivory as well. A real keeper.
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This scrimshaw is done on a sperm whale’s tooth. Federal legislation bans the interstate shipment of whale ivory. It can only be shipped intrastate (within the state). All of our whale 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 Federal legislation. The scrimshaw can then be forwarded to you and everyone complies with the law. Any questions, email or call us.
“Ultimate Grizzzzz !!” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory by David Smith. This big guy is letting everyone know he’s around. New sheriff in town. Scrimshander Smith has outdone himself with this masterpiece, indeed. The shading and light are just perfect. Check out the ivory as well. Very thick piece that could have easily been cut for two thin pieces, but was not. Perfect as it is. Really like this one.
“Mesmerizing Stare” color scrimshaw on ancient mammoth ivory bark by David Smith. Amazing work here. The owl seems to be inside his nest in a tree hollow. Smith has used the natural color in the mammoth bark to create a hollow with the color of the bark matching that of the hungry owl’s feathers. Difficult to tell where the bark ends and the owl’s features begin. This one is a winner!
“Emperor Penguin” color scrimshaw on ancient mammoth ivory bark by David Smith. Excellent depiction of an emperor penguin, a favorite of most. Emperors are the largest of all penguins—an average bird stands some 45 inches tall. These flightless animals live on the Antarctic ice and in the frigid surrounding waters. Nice work by one of the best today.
“Harp Seal Pup” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth ivory bark by David Smith. Adorable portrait of this little guy. Note the way that the scrimshander has matched to color and tone of the ivory for the background. Makes for a perfect contrast to the whiteness of the pup.
“Mammoth Hunters” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth ivory bark window by David Smith. Prehistoric hunter appears ready to strike. Amazing composition by Smith on this one. Evidence shows scoring marks on mammoth bones. This would feed a clan for a long, long time. The window in the mammoth ivory provides a perfect natural frame. Great piece.
“Harmony” black and white scrimshaw on large slab of mammoth ivory by David Smith. Touching piece by the best stipple scrimshander working today. Brilliant composition with the full moon beaming down. There is a tremendous amount of work in this piece. The solid slab of mammoth ivory is perfect for this composition. Top of the line work here.