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SCRIMSHAW (SAILBOAT)
Subcollections
Overview
Single curved whaletooth split in two so that one half (a) forms the boat and the other (b) forms the sail.
Historical information
Made by Jill Bell`s Mother, Alma Martin. (Ref. Jill Bell in conversation with AG 20.3.99)
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-128-SC1999.298a,b
Item type
Artworks
Material
Ivory
Width
135 mm
Height or length
130 mm
Depth
65 mm
Weight
224
Contextual information
Original J$ JO Bell list item #78 p.6 /8.
Place made
Statement of significance
This item has social and historical significance. It was made by a local Albany artist, using materials taken from whales harvested by the Cheynes Beach Whaling Company when it was operational. Objects such as these were carved by former employees and locals who acquired whalebone, ivory and baleen from the whaling station.
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Historic significance
Scientific or research significance
Social or spiritual significance
Public location
Scrimshaw gallery at AHWS
Last modified
Wednesday, 19 August, 2026
Completeness
Albany's Historic Whaling Station
Albany's Historic Whaling Station
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Carved whale tooth sailboat by local artist.
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