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SCRIMSHAW (TOOTH WITH CHASER)
c. 1975Subcollections
Overview
Polished sperm whale tooth with a simple depiction of a whale chaser. There is also a leafy plant stem above the chaser/ no makers marks are present.
Historical information
Bought by donor at 14 years old when he visited the Cheynes Beach Whaling Station in 1975. It is most likely local workmanship.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-128-SC2018.1
Item type
Scrimshaw
Material
Ivory
Width
37 mm
Height or length
95 mm
Depth
30 mm
Inscriptions and markings
The image is of a steam powered whale chaser. It is most likely one of the chasers used in active whaling at Cheynes Beach Whaling Station.
Place made
Year
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Historic significance
Scientific or research significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Object’s condition or completeness
Rare or representative
Public location
Scrimshaw gallery at AHWS
Last modified
Thursday, 20 August, 2026
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