Thesaurus

Objects, whether decorative or household items, carved from whale ivory, baleen, or similar materials from marine mammals. Originally specifically those objects made by whalers while on board ship.

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Scrimshaw fid made from Walrus tusk

19th century

Stopper from a scrimshaw powder horn carved by Louis Gauvin

c 1870

Stopper from a scrimshaw powder horn carved by Louis Gauvin

c 1870

Scrimshaw depiction of fashion plate woman

1870-1880

Omega fob watch

19th century

Dolphin figurine scrimshandered from whale tooth

late 20th century