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Scrimshaw - Wikipedia Scrimshaw is scrollwork, engravings, and carvings done in bone or ivory Typically it refers to the artwork created by whalers, engraved on the byproducts of whales, such as bones or cartilage
How to Scrimshaw (with Pictures) - wikiHow Scrimshaw is an American folk art form in which designs are etched into ivory or bone, then colored with ink Although you can't legally use whale ivory, it's still possible for you to practice this folk art as well!
Scrimshaw | Whalebone, Ivory Carving | Britannica Examples date from the late 17th century, but the craft reached its peak during the years 1830–50 Scrimshaw is still practiced by whalers such as the Chukchi of Siberia and the Eskimos of Siberia and Alaska This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen
Scrimshaw: History, Techniques, and Collecting Tips - Noblie Scrimshaw is an extraordinary art form that emerged from the maritime world, etching its legacy into the bones and teeth of whales Originating during the late 18th century, it was the creative outlet of sailors aboard whaling ships during their long, monotonous voyages
What is scrimshaw? - Schooner Bay Company Antique . . . Scrimshaw is a traditional form of folk art that involves engraving or carving intricate designs into ivory or bone, typically from marine animals like whale teeth, walrus tusks, or bones
History of Scrimshaw It is defined in the 19th century book “ On Many Seas: the Life and Exploits of a Yankee Sailor ” as “ A scrimshaw is any fancy article made by sailors in their liesure hours; engraved whales teeth, baskets, fancy ropework, and the like are all scrimshaws
27 Facts About Scrimshaw Discover 27 fascinating facts about scrimshaw, the intricate art of carving on whale bones and ivory, and its rich maritime history