Scrimshaw - Engraving, carving, etching on articles of ivory, whale bone or shell executed by whalers in their leisure time.

Generally acknowledge as the only original American art form, scrimshaw was born during the early days of whaling.  Earlier forms of scrimshaw were founded by the Eskimos of North America.

Most of ivory used by scrimshanders of today are the ancient or "fossil" ivories.  These include the Ivory of the extinct wooly mammoth and ancient tusk of Pacific Walrus.

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                         Bookmarks 
           Scrimshaw on Old Piano Keys
      Birch bark backing with additions of Nature - $45.00
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        Scrimshaw on Cow Horn

Enchanting Wolf Head scrim on this aged cow horn.  The artist image clearly visiable on a polished section of horn. 

Horn mounted hand crafted base and ready for display.                                     $125.00
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        Scrimshaw on Old Piano Keys  ---   Pendant

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               Sterling Silver or Gold-Filled Wire
  small $28.00          Medium  $38.00          Large $49.00

Nature's Jewels  
  Carefully selected Oak and Birch bark with additions of nature such Lichens to provide texture.  Many are enhanced with Scrimshaw on old piano keys (antique Ivory) or mother-of-pearl.  Very Unique fashion pieces