Carnauba and Clove Engraved Sperm Whale Tooth

A Scimshaw sperm whale tooth engraved with a Carnauba tree and…
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A Scimshaw sperm whale tooth engraved with a Carnauba tree and Clove bush. Height 13 cm

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