|
Showing results 1 - 10 of 12 for the tag: IVORY.
|
A Scrimshaw Primer (11/23/08)
 Traditionally, scrimshaw is the art of scribing an image onto a whale tooth, then enhancing that image by rubbing ink …
More >>
Wives & Sweethearts (11/2/08)
 Sperm whale tooth is 5.5-inches & 12.3-ounces.
To Our Wives and Sweethearts
Frontside scrimwork depicts a typical Victorian-era New England wife, faithfully & patiently waiting at home for her whaler husband on his 3-year or 4-year long cruise. Original photograph image of Charity Norton found on page 168 of book “Petticoat Whalers – Whaling Wives at Sea, 1820 – 1920″.
More >>
Not Quite Authentic Scrimshaw (10/26/08)
In the early to mid-1970s, the U.S. Federal government, and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), each passed laws regulating the import & export of endangered animals & their parts, like whale teeth. See C.I.T.E.S. and E.S.A. Regulations.
More >>
Mysterious Theatrical Scenes (9/14/08)
 As previously stated, I love a good scrimshaw mystery, and have solved one or two. See:
A Scrimshaw Mystery Solved!. Unfortunately, the scrimshawed images on the reverse side of this whalebone busk remain in the “unsolved” category.
More >>
Antique Scrimshaw on more than just Whale Teeth (8/25/08)
 Not all authentic antique Yankee or Victorian-era scrimshawed images are on whale teeth. Walrus tusks were popular, as were (whale) panbone sections, sea turtle shells, and to a lesser extent, elephant ivory and hippo teeth. Here are a few examples of matrices other than whale teeth.
More >>
What were the true names of Christopher Columbus’ three ships? (8/19/08)
 The ships of Columbus were named the Nina, the Santa Clara, and the Santa Maria. The owner of the ships was married to a woman named Clara, whom he affectionately called Pinta. The crew of the Santa Clara honored her by always calling their ship “Pinta”. Its true; look it up.
This scrimwork is by the Russian scrimshander Volovik. The tooth is 5.5-inches & 9.1-ounces.
More >>
What Goes Around, Comes Around! (8/17/08)
 I am not artistic, but I appreciate good art. I should have pursued my Oceanography/Marine Biology studies in college, but I didn’t. Luckily, I have managed to intertwine both interests into a passion for collecting nautical-themed scrimshaw. This passion lead to an invitation to become a WorthPoint Worthologist, specializing in authentic, antique scrimshaw.
More >>
Antique Chinese Carved Ivory Rich In Detail As Well As Life Lessons (8/7/08)
 Shown here today, is a fine example of Chinese carved ivory from China’s golden age of exporting, circa 1850.This piece is very detailed showing different patterns on the three individuals’ robes.The detail is complete,down to the heels of their feet to the fine lines on the elder man’s face.
More >>
Tabua: Power of Life or Death (8/6/08)
 A “Tabua” (pronounced tam-boo-uh) is an early- to mid-19th century Polynesian ornament representing wealth & status of the owner. Whale teeth were the basis of several island economies, and personal position. The acquisition of multiple tabuas was one way to become chief of a local tribe, and tabua presentations were a strong way to gain favor with the king.
More >>
|
|
|
