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SCRIMSHAW (FOUR SEALS)
Subcollections
Overview
Four piece carved seals. Depicts (a) large seal and (b) - (d) three small seals. Eyes, nose, and whiskers detailed in black.
Dimensions (MM):
A: 85 x 30
B-D: (EA) 60 x 18
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-128-SC1999.261a-d
Item type
Artworks
Scrimshaw
Material
Ivory
Paint
Weight
127 g
Inscriptions and markings
Marks: (a) (underside in black ink) [5A] (b) [5B] (c) [5C] (d) [5D]
Contextual information
(original J&Jo Bell list item No#77 p6. /8
Statement of significance
Aesthetic: An artistic representation of a family of seals carved from sperm whale teeth.
Rarity: Four pieces which have been kept together as a complete set.
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Comparative significance criteria
Rare or representative
Public location
Scrimshaw cpbd 14
Last modified
Wednesday, 19 August, 2026
Completeness
Albany's Historic Whaling Station
Albany's Historic Whaling Station
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