“Lighthouse Compound” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory artifact by the late Salman Rashidi. Fine use of artifact used as a sled runner by natives in the Northern Bering Sea area hundreds of years ago. Fine detail by Rashidi of the lighthouse itself with the addition of a passing schooner on the right side. From the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us. Stand was lost along the way. Not many Rashidi pieces around these days.
“Whale and Lighthouse” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Gerry Dupont. Curious whale wants to look around. Humpbacks are known to do this simply to find their bearings. Nice work by Dupont, as usual.
“Lighthouse and Schooner” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Gerry Dupont. Lighthouses guides the way for approaching schooner. Lighthouse always convey a sense of security and safety in both mariners and civilians alike. Fine work here.
“Clipper Nearing Lighthouse” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Gerry Dupont. Clipper leaving port, heading for California during the Gold Rush. At one time, there were nearly 700 abandoned vessels in San Francisco Bay as the crew would jump ship and head for the Gold Country.
“Clipper Coming Home” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Gerry Dupont. Long voyage coming to an end with familiar lighthouse guiding the way to safe harbor. Award winning scrimshander, Dupont, always does first rate work.