Scrimshaw tooth, woman

tooth

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

Whale tooth, etched figure of standing woman wearing elaborately decorated coat, red bow at neck, red trim at bottom, right hand at waist, left hand down, pin prick dots for outlines, 4 holes drilled in back (2 at top, 2 at bottom).

1939.1727