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A scrimshaw whales tooth engraved with whaling scene & mermaid,…
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Melbourne
Date:
19-May-2015
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Description:
A scrimshaw whales tooth engraved with whaling scene & mermaid, inscribed 'Vive Lamour'. Originally this tooth was a tubua (Fijian chieftains necklace), 19th century. 15 cm
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Category:
Precious Objects: Scrimshaw