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Key Information
- Title:
- Walrus Tusk Scrimshaw
- Object Name:
- scrimshaw
- Date/Period:
- 1854
- Location on Display:
- Museum - Not Currently on display
- Accession No:
- KINCM:1934.31.8.1
- Other Numbers:
- W5.114
- Brief Description:
- One of a pair of decorated walrus tusks, with designs along the length of the tusk, made about 1854. One side of the tusk shows: A flying fish, labelled below; A brig under sail, flying a skull and crossbones flag; Inscription 'HMS ACORN IN CHASE'; A two-masted vessel flying a British ensign with the date '1854'. On the reverse of the tusk are: An Inuit man in a kayak with inscription 'Esquimaux in his boat'; Three walruses with inscription 'Walruses'. The tip of the tusk is perforated for suspension.
Physical Information
- Description:
- One of a pair of decorated walrus tusks, with designs along the length of the tusk. One side of the tusk shows:
A flying fish, labelled below;
A brig under sail, flying a skull and crossbones flag;
Inscription 'HMS ACORN IN CHASE';
A two-masted vessel flying a British ensign with the date '1854'.
On the reverse of the tusk are:
An Innuit in a kayak with inscription 'Esquimaux in his boat';
Three walruses with inscription 'Walruses'.
Dimensions:
| Type | Height | Width | Depth | Diameter | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 420[mm] | 40[mm] | 40[mm] |
