Scrimshaw (whale's tooth)
1910-1940
Place madeUnited States, North America
Ivory, ink
Overall: 2 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. ( 5.7 x 14 x 4.1 cm )
Gift of Mrs. Fanny Shapiro
1943.94
DescriptionScrimshawed sperm whale tooth engraved with scene on obverse of whalers harpooning a sperm whale with their ship in the distance.ClassificationsMARITIME TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
