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SCRIMSHAW (SAILING SHIP)
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Overview
Sperm whale's tooth polished and scrimshawed. Historic sailing ship in full sail (ink has faded) Travelling from left to right.
Historical information
This tooth was etched by Ches Stubbs who was captain of the Cheynes III. Originally owned by a lady in Perth (name unknown) then owned by George Shaw.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-128-SC2009.1
Item type
Artworks
Scrimshaw
Material
Ivory
Width
32 mm
Height or length
110 mm
Depth
23 mm
Weight
88 g
Inscriptions and markings
In verso: 'C Stubbs Albany'
Surrounded by leafy border.
Place made
Year
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
Historic significance
Scientific or research significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Wednesday, 19 August, 2026
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Albany's Historic Whaling Station
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