Trout Handle Fisherman's Pole by Des Baker
Des Baker carved antler/bone fisherman's pole, the handle as a leaping trout, engraved detail, stained highlights, metal fitting to the long pole, used by anglers to assess the underfoot conditions as they wade out. The handle with maker's initials,…
Dragonfly Priest by Des Baker
A carved antler cabinet piece angler's 'priest' by Taupo master carver Des Baker carved as a dragonfly nymph alighted on a stick, c.2004, length 26 cm.
Carved Deer Antler Angler's Priest with Fish and Dolphin
A 9¼ inch carved deer antler angler's priest, carved in the manner of Des Baker with a fish to one side, a dolphin the other and the distal end as the head of a tuatara.
Des Baker Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth with Whaling Scene & Portrait
A Des Baker scrimshaw whale's tooth with whaling scene and portrait, black stained highlights, the whaling scene entitled 'The Final Flurry' 1845 The West coast of New Zealand, the reverse with portrait bust of 'Hapoona Jim Pollock'. Length 14 cm, on…
Maori Scene Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth
A Des Baker finely scrimshawed whale's tooth decorated with a Maori chief and arrival scene, the chief depicted with moko, huia feathers and cloak with wide tuniko border, stained colour highlights, entitled 'Te Hau Takiri Wharepapa', the reverse with…
Maori Chief and White Terraces Scrimshaw Tooth
A Des Baker scrimshaw whale's tooth decorated with Maori chief and White Terraces, the chief finely depicted with entitlement 'Wi Kepa Te Rangipuawne', the reverse with figure seated upon a white terrace entitled 'White Terrace Rotomahana 1885', coloured…
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