Product Description
A right whale engraved on walrus tooth by David Smith
This right whale scrimshaw by David Smith shows a North Atlantic right whale in profile, its broad head and callosities drawn in careful detail along a walrus tooth. "Right Whale" is lettered in script below.
The tooth is mounted on a rosewood and ivory stand, so the whale appears to glide above its base. Right whales were once a mainstay of the New England whaling fleet, and today they are among the rarest whales in the Atlantic, giving this piece both history and meaning.
Features
- Scrimshaw by David Smith
- Right whale portrait on walrus tooth
- Script "Right Whale" lettering
- Rosewood and ivory stand
Specifications
- Material: Walrus tooth, rosewood and ivory stand
- Artisan: David Smith
- Engraving type: Hand-engraved scrimshaw
- Intended use: Display and collection
Care Instructions
Dust with a soft, dry cloth. Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight.
FAQ
Who engraved this piece?
David Smith.
What is the stand made of?
Rosewood and ivory.
What is a right whale?
A large baleen whale once hunted by New England whalers, now one of the rarest whales in the Atlantic.
A quiet portrait of the right whale, engraved on walrus tooth.
Made to Order
Most pieces are in stock and ship right away. Items requiring engraving or finishing are completed within a few days, prepared with the same care and craftsmanship Scrimshanders is known for.