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SCRIMSHAW (SEA LION)

John Bell
Subcollections
Albany's Historic Whaling Station Scrimshaw
Overview

Carved sea lion lying on its stomach with its head raised. Has small rear flippers and larger front flippers.

Historical information

Made by John Bell (Ref. Jill Bell in converstn with AG 20.3.99) (Original J + JO Bell list item #72 p.6 /8)

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-128-SC1999.241
Item type
Artworks
Scrimshaw
Material
Ivory
Width
37 mm
Height or length
105 mm
Weight
121 g
Keywords
Scrimshaw
Albany's Historic Whaling Station Collection
Whaleworld Museum
Place made
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
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
Comparative significance criteria
Well provenanced
Public location
Scrimshaw gallery at AHWS
Last modified
Wednesday, 19 August, 2026
Completeness
88
Albany's Historic Whaling Station

Albany's Historic Whaling Station

Carved ivory sea lion.
Carved sea lion by John Bell, from Albany's Historic Whaling Station.

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