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The
art known as scrimshaw has been around for hundreds
of years.
New England whalers introduced scrimshaw to the
northern Eskimos in the early 19th century.
Today the art form is very popular
among Alaskan artists, both native and non-native,
who use walrus ivory, mammoth ivory, and antler
as a medium. The ivory is etched into using a
sharp pin like tool and then covered in ink, which
seeps into the scratches. Some use colors to create
a more lifelike depiction, while others use a
more traditional black. The result is a one-of-a-kind
piece of artwork to be treasured and passed down
as a heirloom.
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| Scrimshaw
By M.T. Dunkin of Seward, Alaska |
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Mammoth Ivory Scrimshaw Pistol
#13
Made for a 1911 Colt 45 Auto
Price $399.99
S&H $20.00
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Loons with Babies on Mammoth Ivory #14
Approx. 10" x 3" tall
Price $599.99
S&H $20.00
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Native Woman and Hawk on Mammoth Ivory
#15
Approx. 7" tall
Price $499.99
S&H $20.00
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| Scrimshaw
By Dean Janosko of Anchorage, Alaska |
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Wolves Under Branch on Walrus Ivory with
Moose Antler Base #18
Approx. 6" wide and 2 ¾" tall
Price $169.99
S&H $20.00
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Baby Fox on Mammoth Ivory with Moose Antler Base
#19
Approx. 4 ¾" wide and 9"
tall
Price $169.99
S&H $20.00
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Mammoth and Saber Tooth Lion on Walrus Ivory with
Fossilized Walrus Vertebra Base #20
Approx. 7 ½" tall
Price $399.99
S&H $20.00
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Killer
Whales on Walrus Ivory with Wooden Base
#17
Carving
by M.T. Dunkin
Approx. 9” long 3” tall
Price $799.99
S&H $20.00 |
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