Scrimshaw Underjaw of Porpoise
dolphin jaws
SCRIMSHAW & ALLIED ARTS - JAWSmarad; scrimshaw
14.31 x 2.75 x 0
Porpoise jaw in two pieces. On one piece, 4 scenes: starboard view of 3-masted ship; eagle with spread wings over US shield & 4 crossed flags (2 US flags, 2 British Commonwealth flags); port view of side wheel steamer under way (possibly vessel GLOBE); bow view of 3-masted ship under way. On second piece (wide end broken off), scenes include hornpipe (a dancing sailor, kicking his heels and holding a flexible riding crop or starter over his head; starboard view of square rigged vessel; anchor; two hearts with arrow through both. Etched on jaw "under jaw of a porpoise".
1975.6.AB