Whalebone carving of sperm whale, possibly made by actor Raymond McKee

whalebone carving

SCRIMSHAW & ALLIED ARTS
marad; scrimshaw
McKee, Raymond
bone
overall: 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1 in.

Whalebone carving of a miniature sperm whale; flukes nailed in place with 1 nail; hole in chin appears to be filled with putty; green stain around hole; possibly made by Raymond McKee; no date. Collection of the actor Raymond McKee who starred in the 1922 silent film "Down to the Sea in Ships", which also featured the whaling vessel CHARLES W. MORGAN.

2001.128.26

Raymond McKee Collection