Scrimshaw tooth, woman

tooth

Whale tooth, one side crudely etched in red and blue, figure of standing woman with eyes closed, flowers or ribbons on her head, sleeveless blouse with buttons down front and ribbed lines on either side of buttons, skirt with ruffles, garland of leaves over head, ends of garland held by figure's hands, right arm raised, left arm lowered. By the same hand as 1971.92.