“Female Pirate Attacks!” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth ivory bark by David Adams. Yes, there were female pirates, but none this attractive. Incredible work by Adams here, She seems to almost jump off the ivory, her fierce expression striking fear into the most formidable enemy. Note the detail on the sword’s hilt and the detail of her gloved right hand. Adams has created something special with his depiction of these female pirates.

“Ships Crossing Paths” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory by David Adams..One going east, the other, west. Often they would trade information of home, known as a “gam”. This was long before electronic communications became commonplace. Very nice thick piece of primo mammoth ivory here and scrimshander, Adams,  has done an excellent job. Adams does not create many nautical works, but this shows he ranks right up there with the very best. Bargain price for such work by Adams.