The image shows two pieces of scrimshaw carved and inked on what appears to be whale teeth. The left piece features a scene with several figures in a line and the right piece shows a detailed image of a person holding a flag and interacting with a set of scales. The material is a pale, bone-like color with dark brownish-black carvings. The sculptures are small and handheld.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1940
- Medium
- watercolor and pen and ink on paper
- Dimensions
- 4858 × 3354 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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