Description:

United States, New England, ca. 19th century CE. A scrimshaw whale rib-bone carved and inked with a whaling scene; the masted whaling ship in the background, the crew in the open rowboat actively hunting the whale, the tail fluke disappearing underwater towing the harpoon line. Size: 15" L x 2" W (38.1 cm x 5.1 cm)

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Provenance: private Boca Raton, Florida, USA collection

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#179702

  • Condition: Chips and abrasions. Notches along upper edge appear intentional but incomplete. Great preservation to the scrimshaw scene.

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