Scrimshawed whale tooth
Summary:
Scrimshawed whale tooth with shipDescription:
3" standing scrimshawed whale tooth with significant curvature. Etching on the front of the tooth is of a sailing ship surrounded by ornate kelp leaves, with leaves encircling top of the tooth. Artist: Ray Peters; artist's signature on bottom right corner of etching: 73 RJP 82. Purchased by donor in Hawai'i.