“Racing Clipper” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory artifact by Frank Barcelos. Finely detailed work by well known scrimshander, Barcelos. Veteran scrimshander always did nice work, especially with the depiction of clipper ships. Ivory show markings on the sides indicating that it may have been used as a scraping tool or spear point, judging from the shape.
“Humpback Pod and Explorers” color scrimshaw on large piece of ancient walrus tusk ivory created by T.C. Moeller. Not familiar with the artist, but it is quite well done. The intrepid explorers in the outrigger could navigate only by the stars and wave shapes, yet they did things that seem almost impossible today. Broad piece of walrus tusk at the hollow end of the tusk. Probably done in the early to mid 1980s in Hawaii as it is from the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us.
“Racing Clippers” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory by DC. Nice work by DC (Dan Cronan?) mounted on a bone base. From the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us.
“Two Sea Turtles” well executed carving by talented unknown carver on ancient walrus tusk ivory. Nice color in the ancient walrus ivory for this well done carving. Mounted on a cocobolo stand, this would be a fine addition to any collection.
“Turtle Family Sunning” complete turtle family carving on ancient walrus tusk ivory created by talented unknown carver. Perfect day to catch a few rays for the turtle family. Carver made excellent use of the tapered piece of walrus ivory. Nicely done.
“Sea Lion Family” intricate carving created by talented unknown artist on ancient walrus tusk ivory. Beautiful color in the ancient walrus tusk ivory gives the impression of the coat of the larger sea lion. Really admire the talent of the carver in this one. Excellent addition to any collection.
“Full Moon Wolf” detailed carving created by talented unknown carver on ancient walrus tusk ivory. Even the wolf’s fangs are shown in this gem as well as the ruffled fur around his neck as he howls at the full moon. Fine addition to any collection.
“Sea Turtles Gathering” detailed carving by talented unknown carver on ancient walrus tusk Ivory. Note the designs in their shells. Excellent detail in this gem. Nice color in the ancient walrus tusk ivory. Cocobolo stand completes the picture. Fine addition to any collection.
“Brown Bear Carving” created by talented unknown carver on ancient walrus tusk ivory, this well done work is the perfect choice for the colorful ivory. The marvelous color is the result of minerals that have been absorbed into the ivory over the years. A very well done piece, indeed. Love the guy’s face.
“Sea Otter Carving” created by talented unknown carver on ancient walrus tusk ivory. Content sea otter floating on its back while eating an abalone. He has it made. Nice choice of subject matter as the brown tones in the ancient walrus ivory bring to mind the actual colors of their coats.