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WHALE BALEEN SCRIMSHAW

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WHALE BALEEN SCRIMSHAW
An intricately carved entire section of whale baleen, 72" long, with tho-thirds of its length bearing carved images of an unknown American town's waterfront. Evident is a large church or town hall, storefronts labeled: "TAILOR" and "DRY GOODS", pedestrians, horses, carts, and evens several sailing vessels. The baleen is set upon a wood frame which also bears a detailed ink diagram representing all images appearing on the baleen as they have of course darkened with age. This is a unique item, much rarer than scrimshaw teeth, ribs, etc.

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WHALE BALEEN SCRIMSHAW

Name: WHALE BALEEN SCRIMSHAW
SKU: 38061344
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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Starting Price $400

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