” Hummingbird in Flight” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth ivory bark by David Adams. The out of focus background creates the impression of the blur of the hummingbird’s wings. Excellent choice by one of the best scrimshanders working today. Fine addition to any collection, especially if you like hummingbirds.
“Barn Owl on Antique Domino” color scrimshaw on rare antique ivory domino by David Adams. Last two of these dominos we had and Adams did a superb job on both of them. Mounted on a cocobolo stand, this would be a fine addition to any scrimshaw collection.
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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.
“Great Horned Owl Domino” color scrimshaw on rare antique ivory domino by David Adams. Last two of these dominos we had and Adams did a superb job on both of them. Mounted on a cocobolo stand, this would be a fine addition to any scrimshaw collection.
Notice:
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.
“Bengal Cooling” color scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory artifact by David Adams. Bengals love water and this one seems to be having a great time. Note the reflection in the water, whiskers and coat. Incredible work by Adams here. The ivory was used as an ice axe hundreds of years ago in the Northern Bering sea area. It is quite heavy; the back side shows how it was worked. There was just a hint of workable surface on the front side and see what Adams had created. The dark chasms in the background had no workable surface, but Adams created the side of the mountain with the stream running down the crevice. Brilliant touch. This illustrates how he studies the complete piece before beginning his work. Elegant stand completes the picture. A keeper if there ever was one!
“Attentive Bobcat Kitten” color scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory bark by David Adams. Springtime for this little guy, eyes match background. Really a charming work by Adams, one of the best wildlife scrimshanders working today. Handsome strand completes the picture.
“Grizzly Salmon Dinner” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory by David Adams. Love the shadows on the grizz’s head and dripping water. Look closely in the background and see the reflection of the running water. Maybe this guy likes to fish at night. Great work by an incredible scrimshander.
“Roaring Grizzly Bear” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory bark by David Adams. Ill tempered grizzly is upset about something or someone. Best to get out of his way, pronto. This powerful work seems to jump off the ivory. For wildlife and bear collectors this one is a rare find. Great, solid piece of mammoth bark completes the picture.
“Fox Family” color scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory bark by David Adams. Wildlife scrimshaw collectors will get a fine work with this charming Adams effort. Really interesting piece of mammoth bark with just the right amount of workable ivory for this outstanding work by Adams, probably the best wildlife scrimshander working today. A winner!
“Bobcat Kitten” color scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory bark by David Adams. No scrimshander is better at wildlife than Adams is today. It seems that every piece he creates has something special about it. He just keeps getting better and better. Great piece of ivory for this gem, by the the way.
“Leo Reigns Supreme” color scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory bark by David Adams. Venerable lion has an expression that says he has seen it all. Probably true and no one would doubt the king of the jungle at this point in his life. Adams really nails it with this one. Love the way the shadows fall on the mane and face. He sets it off with a light background of blue stipple. Masterful touch, indeed. This is done on a very thick piece of first rate mammoth ivory. Great work by one of the best working today.