whale ivory
c. 1862
Tooth of sperm whale, scrimshaw. Examined by Desmond Liddy, Australian scrimshaw expert June 6, 1991. He identifies it as a killer whale tooth. Quite a bit was cut off of the root end with a saw.... |
Necklaces, of whale's teeth. Teeth - whittled "Strung on heavy cord." (gray notebook) "Samoa probably or Tonga - Kenneth Emory, 1963." (gray notebook) "The most valuable of... |
MERE MERE, Whalebone "Patu" "Maori". (Don Marshall) "Whalebone cut to form weapon. Notched on blade side. Carving has human form and abalone inlay for eyes. Also inlay in handle. Handle... |
1908
Wedding dress and accessories. Material: satin. Date: 1908. Description: veil, orange blossoms, hose, shoes, corset, silk slip; worn by donor's mother whose husband is a cousin of Oakland... |