Artifact Number:
 1921.014.050

Object:
Scrimshaw


Material:
 WHALE TOOTH

Dimensions:
 

Origin:
  Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Sperm whale tooth, with scrimshaw markings. Finely decorated on overall surface of the tooth. One side has a picture of a temple, pro-style temple. On the other side has a picture of a boy, the sailor boy.



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