“Ahead of the Storm” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory artifact by James W. Lee. Clipper ship racing from dangerous storm, black clouds and strong winds whipping up heavy, rolling seas. Lee’s stipple work on this one is outstanding. Look at the sky and sails. He really put in a great deal of highly detailed work on this one. Not sure how the ivory was used as a tool, but it bears the marks of ancient people along the northern Bering Sea Area. Lee created this gem in 1993 and it is from the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us. Handsome stand completes the picture. Great opportunity to add a first rate piece to one’s collection at 1993 prices.
“Successful Whalers” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory artifact by Jim Lee. Ivory used as a scrapping or digging tool by ancient people hundreds and hundreds of years ago in the norther Bering Sea area. Not a great deal of this type of ivory around today. From the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us.
“The Whaling Grounds’ black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory artifact by the late Salman Rashidi. Ivory used as a net sinker by natives in the northern Bering Sea area hundreds and hundreds of years ago. Excellent condition as both holes are still intact. Whaler in action as the crew flenses a whale on the side of the vessel. Their mates seem to have lost a battle to another whale, however. Fine work at a great price.
“Full Sail Clipper Ship” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory shard created by Frank Barcelos. Tight work by Barcelos on this gem. From the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us.
“Harpooner Ready to Strike” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory by the late Salman Rashidi. Ivory may have been used as a tool by ancient people in the northern Bering Sea area judging from the marks on the right side to the tusk. From the collectiion of one of our clients who is no longer with us.
“Lizard Carving” created by talented unknown carver on an ancient walrus tusk ice tester artifact mounted on an ebony stand. Beautiful carving with the inlaid ebony eyes. The ice tester, used to test the thickness of the spring ice, appears to have been in a fire at some time. The outer surface is quite dark. This is a rare combination of first rate carving on an extremely rare walrus artifact. A winner!
“Iguana Carving” created by talented unknown carver on ancient walrus tusk ivory. Excellent detail in this one. Check out the spines on the back of the critter. Nice color in the ivory, the result of minerals thatr have been absorbed into the tusk over hundreds of years.
“Cool Penguin Carving” created by talented unknown carver on ancient walrus tusk ivory, this little guy is the essence of cool. He knows it as well. Fine carving at a bargain price.
“Stern View H.M.S. Victory” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory by the late Peter Kinney. Excellent detail of the most famous ship in England’s history. Kinney always created striking detail with strong black tones in his work. Beautiful piece of ivory that has been polished 360 degrees. Fine work from the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us. Bargain price on this one.
“Battle of Monitor vs Merrimac” color scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk artifact by Matt Stothart. Famous Civil War battle ended in a draw, but marked an end of wooden battleships era. Veteran scrimshander, Stothart, has done another first rate piece. This walrus tusk was used as an ice axe, or diggint tool, by ancient people in the Northern Bering Sea area 500-1200 years ago. Not much of this material around troday. The custom walnut stand matches the tones of the ivory. Nice piece all around.