Scrimshawed whale tooth
Summary:
Standing scrimshawed whale tooth.Description:
4.25' standing scrimshawed whale tooth, 2.5" wide at the base. Front side shows etching of standing Chinese sailor with hat and pig-tail; he is holding a large rope, and there is the name "Jack Tar" in a banner below him. Back of tooth shows motif of large rope in a knot. Artist's signature of albatross and the number 162 located in bottom corner. Purchased by donor in Maui. Artist: Bill Sellers.