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SCRIMSHAW (NARWHAL)
Subcollections
Overview
Whale's tooth with etched image on face depicting hunter in a canoe, harpoon in hand. A narwhal's head is in the foreground as another whale has its tail only above water. A ship is to the rear.
Historical information
This item is believed to be made in Alaska.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-128-SC1999.251
Item type
Artworks
Scrimshaw
Material
Ivory
Width
65 mm
Height or length
135 mm
Depth
25 mm
Inscriptions and markings
Letters Inscribed on the inside of the tooth difficult to accurately decipher: 'Xae' and 'Dx...afa k..d'. Refer to media photos.
Contextual information
Given to the Bells by Durant Hembrey, Zoologist from WA Museum (Ref. Jill Bell in conversation with AG 20.3.99) (Original J + JO Bell list item #67 p.6 /8)
Place made
Alaska
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Historic 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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