SCRIMSHAW ARTIST View all Salman Rashidi scrimshaw pieces After immigrating to the United States in 1976, Rashidi was introduced to scrimshaw in Hawaii in 1980 during a summer vacation from the University of Idaho, where he was studying electrical engineering. His career direction changed. Having always displayed a talent for art, he turned to scrimshaw […]
“Clipper Departs Dock” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory by Salman Rashidi. Fine detail with the buildings and masts in the background. Quite a bit going on in this walrus shard. Rashidi’s work was always tight. Handsome cocobolo stand accented with mammoth ivory completes the picture.
“Clipper Ship at Anchor” black and white scrimshaw on extra long ancient walrus tooth ivory by Salman Rashidi. Dory moored next to clipper, nice touch by Rashidi. Very clean work by Rashidi on an extremely long ancient walrus tooth. Mounted on a classic stand by Ken Fredericks. This is from the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us. Ditto Rashidi and Fredericks.
“Happy Humpback Duo” black and white scrimshaw on very large ancient walrus tooth ivory by Salman Rashidi. Excellent composition by Rashidi. This is a very large ancient walrus tooth, by the way, mounted on a classic stand by the late Ken Fredericks. From the collection on one of our long time clients who is no longer with us. Ditto Rashidi and Fredericks.
“Natives Meet Whalers” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory bark by the late Salman Rashidi. One wonders what they were thinking. Creative work by Rashidi who generally did ships in ports and at sea. This would be a fine addition as it is something not often seen from this scrimshander. Very thick piece of mammoth ivory bark adds to the allure.
“Nantucket Sleigh Ride” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory by Salman Rashidi. One of the most dangerous parts of whaling. The whaleboat would often be overturned in rough seas, throwing all into the rough water. Perfect piece of ivory for this scene by the late Rashidi. This rare artifact was probably used as an ice tester or harpoon point hundreds of years ago in the Northern Bering Sea area. Almost all of this type of artifact has been discovered over the past half century. From the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us. Rare to see a Rashidi of this caliber on the market today.
“Steely Eyed Captain” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory bark by Salman Rashidi. Humorless gaze from stern Captain. No nonsense here. Fine work by the late Rashidi created some time ago and is from the collection on one of our clients who is no longer with us. Excellent detail in the Captain’s coat and vest. Primo piece of mammoth bark on a handsome stand completes the picture.
“Sailing Day at the Pier” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory artifact created by Salman Rashidi. Busy day at the pier as the supplies are loaded. Excellent work by Rashidi on this one. Ivory was used as an ice axe hundreds of years ago by natives in the northern Bering Sea area. The addition of a stray dog adds to the work’s charm. From the collection of one of our long time clients who is not longer with us. Ditto, Rashidi.
“Barrels of Whale Oil” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory artifact by the late Salman Rashidi. Dock full of barrels of sperm whale oil mean that the owner, captain and crew will receive a nice payday. Artifact ivory used as a scraping tool hundreds of years ago in the northern Bering Sea area. Rashidi is at his best with this highly detailed piece. Take a glance at all of the buildings, casks, etc. From the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us. Ditto, Rashidi.
“All Together Haul” black and white scrimshaw on large sperm whale’s tooth by the late Salman Rashidi. Action packed scene with four crewman doing their best to haul in a whaleboat. Not an easy task with rolling seas. Amazing amount of detail by Rashidi. Be sure to check out the photos. Cannot remove the tooth from the handsome cocobolo base, but it probably comes in between 13 ounces to over one pound. From one of our clients who is no longer with us. Great work at a bargain price.
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.
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