Product Description
A signed whaling scene engraved on walrus tusk, with a tall ship under full sail
This walrus tusk whaling scene scrimshaw shows a square-rigged whaling ship under full sail, a whaleboat pulling hard in the foreground, and the tail of a sounding whale rising from the waves. The engraving is signed and fills a 7-inch natural tusk section mounted upright on a wood base.
The scene reads like a page from a whaling log: billowing clouds, seabirds overhead, and rolling water cut in fine, dense lines. Whaling scenes are the heart of the scrimshaw tradition, first engraved by sailors on long voyages, and this piece carries that story forward in hand-inked detail on the warm, natural surface of walrus tusk.
Features
- Hand-engraved whaling scene on walrus tusk
- Tall ship, whaleboat, and whale tail in one composition
- Signed by the artist
- Natural tusk texture at the top
- Mounted upright on a wood base
Specifications
- Material: Walrus tusk, wood base
- Engraving type: Hand-engraved scrimshaw
- Subject: Whaling ship, whaleboat, and whale
- Dimensions: About 7" tall
- Intended use: Display and collection
Care Instructions
Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Keep the piece away from moisture, heat, and prolonged direct sunlight to protect the ink and the natural tusk.
FAQ
Is this scrimshaw signed?
Yes. The artist's signature is engraved near the bottom of the scene.
What does the scene show?
A whaling ship under full sail, a whaleboat with its crew, and the tail of a diving whale.
What is it engraved on?
The scene is engraved on a natural section of walrus tusk.
A classic whaling scene, signed and hand-engraved on walrus tusk, straight from the heart of the scrimshaw tradition.
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.