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“Charging Grizzly!” black and white scrimshaw on very large piece of ancient mammoth tusk ivory bark by David Adams. Upset grizzly sees something he does not like. Outstanding work by scrimshander, Adams. He can do it all including nautical, wildlife and portraits, all first rate. The shading on the grizzly, from light to dark. creates a very strong. image. The enraged bear seems to be coming off the ivory. Speaking of ivory, this is a very large piece of absolutely primo bark, very thick with no checks or cracks. First rare, just like the scrimshaw.
Black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory by David Adams. No one working today does better nudes than David Adams. Delicate stipple work and use of contrasting black with the white mammoth ivory work to perfection here. This is a flawless piece of mammoth ivory that is quite thick. Mounted on a cocobolo stand with mammoth ivory bark inlay on the front, this one has it all.
“KRAKEN 1 SHIP 0” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory bark by David Adams. Unfortunate ship and crew have met their match. The Kraken has already broken masts and rigging. One crewman has managed to get into a dory, but his future seems doubtful. Note the two crewman forward as another unfortunate mate has been thrown high into the air. This creature from Norse legend is not to be denied. Don’t mess with those Norwegians!
“Furled Sails in Storm” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory bark by David Adams. Furled sails indicate the clipper is just entering the storm. Soon, all will be battened down. Adams stipple work on this is simply outstanding. Check out the depiction of the powerful wind whipped waves dirven by a powerful wind. Really captures the moment.
“Clipper in Stormy Seas” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth ivory bark by David Adams. Wind whipped waves pound the clipper in stormy seas. Adams has done another masterful job on this gem. Very interesting piece of ivory, by the way. Notice the rings on the edeges of the mammoth tusk ivory. Gives the impression of rays of sun glistening through hazy mist. Quite rare.
“King of the Mountains” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory artifact by David Adams. First rate composition by talented scrimshander, Adams. One’s attention is drawn to the center with the soaring eagle, then to the right picking up the almost hidden waterfall. Finally, one sees the enormous eagle’s head with the piercing eye. The eagle’s sight is astounding as they can see an rabbit from two to three miles away! This ancient walrus tusk was used as an ice axe by natives in the Northern Bering Sea area hundreds of years ago. Museum quality condition and it weighs 2 lbs., 5 oz.! Very few of these around today. From one of our clients who is no longer with us. Everything works on this one.
“Cliff Dwellers” mainly black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory by David Adams. Amazing composition by Adams on this one. Perfect subject matter for the size and shape of the ivory.The way the tip of the tusk was broken off years and years ago gives the impression of a mountain top. Mounted on a stunning R. Cash lacewood stand, this would be a welcome addition to any serious scrimshaw collection.
Taken from the internet:
The mountain goat, also known as the Rocky Mountain goat, is a cloven-footed mammal that is endemic to the remote and rugged mountainous areas of western North America. A subalpine to truly alpine species, it is a sure-footed climber commonly seen on sheer rock faces, near-vertical cliffs and icy passages.
“Autumn Wolf” color scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory by David Adams. Fall foliage still on the trees after an early light snowfall. Have to admire the way scrimshander Adams, composes his works. Interesting addition of a partially hidden wolf at the bottom. First class work by Adams, as always. One of the very best working today, no doubt about it.
“SIREN” black and white scrimshaw on pre-ban African Ivory by David Adams. No one does better sirens than David Adams. If fact, he may be the only contemporary scrtimshander to even do a siren. The ivory tip was perfect for black and white, polished to perfection by Cash who also created the impressive base. Two of the very best working today.
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 to you and everyone complies with the law. Any questions, email or call us.