Unfinished Scrimshaw: Naive Folk Art on Sperm Whale Tooth
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Scrimshaw: Sperm whales tooth with naive folk art portrait in an unfinished state. Mid 19th century. A good example of the techniques employed by sailors in making such pieces. 17 cm
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