“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.
“Sperm Whale Pod” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory artifact by Ray Peters. Marvelous composition by scrimshander, Peters, on this artifact. Ivory was used as a net weight by ancient people in the Northern Bering Sea area hundreds of years ago. The back of the ivory shows how it was worked by an unknown artisan to fashion into a useful tool. Now it serves as a canvas, so to speak, for another artist in this era. It is mounted on a handsome bubinga stand with mammoth ivory inlay. This is Peters at his best. Excellent addition to any scrimshaw collection.
“Orca on the Prowl” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Ray Peters. Seldom seen alone, these guys usually hunt in packs. Perhaps this is a scout. Nevertheless, scrimshander Peters as done an amazing job here. Old tooth judging from the rounded top.
“Deep Diving Humpback” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Ray Peters. All alone, this graceful humpback playfully dives deeper and deeper. Just taking it easy. Nice depiction by award winning scrimshander, Peters. Interesting walrus tooth that was originally thought to be unworkable due to a deep check on one side. By sanding through the check, this fine ivory “canvas” was revealed.
“Spanish Galleon at Sea” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Ray Peters. These galleons transported tons of gold looted from the New World. Often they would encounter unexpected hurricanes. Their remains are found in the Gulf of Mexico. Not the usual scrimshaw subject matter, but Peters always tries something new and different.
“Sounding Bull Sperm Whale” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Ray Peters. This big guy is searching for his favorite food, giant squid, found deep, deep below the surface. Excellent work by veteran scrimshander, Peters. Note the fine parallel lines, giving the impression of great depth. Nice stand completes the picture.
“Cruising Great White Shark” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Ray Peters. Dramatic rendition by scrimshander, Peters. The graceful twist of the tail, along with the downward trajectory of the great white are quite effective. Note the straight line work by Peters. Outstanding.