Fabulous Hand Carved Scrimshaw Tusk Shaped Mermaid Statue In Cervidae Deer Bone
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:499056 | Primary Material: Bone |
Object Type: Scrimshaw | Maker: unknown |
Military Branch: NA | Original/Reproduction: Antique Reproduction |
Country/Region of Origin: Unknown |
Here for sale is a fabulous 19th century style hand carved Scrimshaw carving, the carving is of a mermaid, originally pieces like this were carved in walrus tusk and whale teeth, this example which is later is made from Deer Antler (also known as stag bone / cervidae bone) and has been carved from the base and shaped to look like a tooth, its a great quality reproduction and made from recycled materials as deer shed there antlers each year naturally.
The item measures aprox...imately 8.5 cms in total.
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