“Giant Squid Rising Up” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Ray Peters. Emerging from the depths, highlighted by shafts of light, this giant squid is searching for something. The giant squid is a species of deep-ocean dwelling squid in the family Architeuthidae. It can grow to a tremendous size, offering an example of abyssal gigantism: recent estimates put the maximum size at around 12–13 m for females and 10 m for males, from the posterior fins to the tip of the two long tentacles.
“Stern View Whaler” black and white scrimshaw on pre-ban African Ivory by Ray Peters. Created in 2003, this is from the collection of a client who is no longer with us. Peters has done first class scrimshaw for decades as can be seen from this exceptional work. Rare piece because during this time Peters worked mainly on whale or mammoth ivory. Nice stand completes the picture.
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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 it to you and everyone complies with the law. Any questions email or call us.
“Whaler’s Try Pots” black and white scrimshaw on whale’s tooth by Ray Peters. Well known scrimshander has captured one aspect of whaling that is seldom portrayed. The detail on this is astounding. Check out the remarque on the back side. The cook is dumping something out of the window. This was done years and years ago and is from the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us. Would be valued much higher today. Whaling vessels from the 19th century used large iron pots, called try pots, to liquify whale blubber. Once boiled down, the liquid oil would be stored in wooden casks beneath deck. The try pots were mounted in a structure called the try works on the top deck.
Notice:
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.
“Fossil Walrus Fish Hook” hand carved by famed scrimshander, Ray Peters. These stunning pendants vary in size, each a one of a kind treasure. These are designed to be worn by both men and women. The color in the ivory is the result of minerals that have been absorbed into the walrus tusk over hundreds and hundreds of years while it was buried in the Northern Bering Sea area. The mottled part of the ivory is the center of the tusk, similar to the marrow in a bone. Each has an adjustable ivory ring for different lengths. The cord is 16″ long. No one uses this quality for fishhooks. These are outstanding.
“Fossil Walrus Fish Hook” hand carved by famed scrimshander, Ray Peters. These stunning pendants vary in size, each a one of a kind treasure. These are designed to be worn by both men and women. The color in the ivory is the result of minerals that have been absorbed into the walrus tusk over hundreds and hundreds of years while it was buried in the Northern Bering Sea area. The mottled part of the ivory is the center of the tusk, similar to the marrow in a bone. Each has an adjustable ivory ring for different lengths. The cord is 16″ long. No one uses this quality for fishhooks. These are outstanding.
“Fossil Walrus Fish Hook” hand carved by famed scrimshander, Ray Peters. These stunning pendants vary in size, each a one of a kind treasure. These are designed to be worn by both men and women. The color in the ivory is the result of minerals that have been absorbed into the walrus tusk over hundreds and hundreds of years while it was buried in the Northern Bering Sea area. The mottled part of the ivory is the center of the tusk, similar to the marrow in a bone. Each has an adjustable ivory ring for different lengths. The cord is 16″ long. No one uses this quality for fishhooks. These are outstanding.
“Fossil Walrus Fish Hook” hand carved by famed scrimshander, Ray Peters. These stunning pendants vary in size, each a one of a kind treasure. These are designed to be worn by both men and women. The color in the ivory is the result of minerals that have been absorbed into the walrus tusk over hundreds and hundreds of years while it was buried in the Northern Bering Sea area. The mottled part of the ivory is the center of the tusk, similar to the marrow in a bone. Each has an adjustable ivory ring for different lengths. The cord is 16″ long. No one uses this quality for fishhooks. These are outstanding.
“Fossil Walrus Fish Hook” hand carved by famed scrimshander, Ray Peters. These stunning pendants vary in size, each a one of a kind treasure. These are designed to be worn by both men and women. The color in the ivory is the result of minerals that have been absorbed into the walrus tusk over hundreds and hundreds of years while it was buried in the Northern Bering Sea area. The mottled part of the ivory is the center of the tusk, similar to the marrow in a bone. Each has an adjustable ivory ring for different lengths. The cord is 16″ long. No one uses this quality for fishhooks. These are outstanding.
“Fossil Walrus Fish Hook” hand carved by famed scrimshander, Ray Peters. These stunning pendants vary in size, each a one of a kind treasure. These are designed to be worn by both men and women. The color in the ivory is the result of minerals that have been absorbed into the walrus tusk over hundreds and hundreds of years while it was buried in the Northern Bering Sea area. The mottled part of the ivory is the center of the tusk, similar to the marrow in a bone. Each has an adjustable ivory ring for different lengths. The cord is 16″ long. No one uses this quality for fishhooks. These are outstanding.
“Fossil Walrus Fish Hook” hand carved by famed scrimshander, Ray Peters. These stunning pendants vary in size, each a one of a kind treasure. These are designed to be worn by both men and women. The color in the ivory is the result of minerals that have been absorbed into the walrus tusk over hundreds and hundreds of years while it was buried in the Northern Bering Sea area. The mottled part of the ivory is the center of the tusk, similar to the marrow in a bone. Each has an adjustable ivory ring for different lengths. The cord is 16″ long. No one uses this quality for fishhooks. These are outstanding.