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SCRIMSHAW Whale (BALEEN)

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Jesper Rassmussen

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Overview

Whale carved from baleen and etched on surface. Two whaling barques are shown, both of which have half flensed whales at their sides. A whaleboat with six sailors aboard is at the left (full details on Data Record Sheet).

Historical information

Made by Jesper Rassmussen from Albany (Reference: Jill Bell 20.3.99 conversation. with AG. Baleen said to be taken from blue whale.
Original J & JO Bell list item #91 p7. /8

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-128-SC1999.306

Item type

Objects

Scrimshaw

Material

Animal Material

Width

107 mm

Height or length

425 mm

Depth

4 mm

Weight

144 g

Inscriptions and markings

In verso: Baleenoptera Musculus. [Jesper 1985 Albany] Blue Whale

Keywords

Albany's Historic Whaling Station

Scrimshaw

Blue Whale

Whaleword 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

Scientific or research significance

Social or spiritual significance

Public location

Scrimshaw gallery at AHWS

Last modified

Wednesday, 19 August, 2026

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