Scrimshaw tooth, man holding American flag

tooth

SCRIMSHAW & ALLIED ARTS - TEETH
marad; scrimshaw
Circa 1865
ivory
Overall: 6 1/8 x 2 5/8 x 1 3/4 in.

Sperm whale tooth carved with the figure of a bearded sailor holding an American flag and standing on an iron, folding stock anchor. Possibly dates to Civil War period.


1939.1756

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