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SCRIMSHAW (BLADE)
Subcollections
Overview
Short curved flat blade with thicker pointed handle. Thought to be a walrus tusk. Intertwined etched design on surface of blade.
Historical information
Said to be Walrus tusk (Ref. Jill Bell in conversation with AG 20.3.99) (original J & JO Bell list item #87 p7 /8). Originally described as walrus tusk rubber.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-128-SC1999.285
Item type
Objects
Scrimshaw
Material
Ivory
Width
40 mm
Height or length
355 mm
Inscriptions and markings
An etched design of unknown origin.
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Scientific or research significance
Public location
Scrimshaw gallery at AHWS
Last modified
Thursday, 20 August, 2026
Completeness
Albany's Historic Whaling Station
Albany's Historic Whaling Station
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