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MOUNTED SPERM WHALE TOOTH
1976Subcollections
Overview
A mounted sperm whale tooth.
Tooth is 14.5cm long and has marks and several small 'red' scratches on it.
Base is made of wood and is oval shaped. The lacquer coating has flaked off in many spots
A small metal hand engraved plaque is situated on the base in front of the tooth reads:
'Tooth of Sperm Whale caught off Albany West Aust'
Historical information
Donated by Paul Jackson in c.2022. Possibly made by the donor in 1976 if the inscription indicates the craftsperson.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-128-SC2022.2
Item type
Objects
Scrimshaw
Material
Metal
Tooth (Material)
Wood
Width
145 mm
Height or length
750 mm
Depth
42 mm
Inscriptions and markings
On metal plaque - hand engraved: 'Tooth of Sperm Whale caught off Albany West Aust'
On Verso: 'Paul Jackson 1976'
Place made
Year
Primary significance criteria
Scientific or research significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Tuesday, 25 August, 2026
Completeness
Albany's Historic Whaling Station
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