This diminutive owl is carved into an unknown material that appears to be either ivory or bone. An excellent amount of detail, the upper left edge shows an edge that may be from a mold, but I cannot tell. The initials “PS” appear in the lower right hand corner. Anyone know who created this piece? I really like the eyes. Add your comments in the section below, the owner would love to know more about the artist.
Severiano from Ohio writes: “I have had this for many years. Do you know who this artist is that signs with the letter “B” ?”
Not sure if this is a tusk tip or a whale tooth, hope to get a picture of the base. My teacher Eduardo Brum would often sign his work with a single letter B as well, though it doesn’t give us much to go on. Purchased from an antique shop on Galveston Island Texas.
Carvings in ivory and bone are also considered scrimshaw, and these are a perfect example. Mark W. in Florida writes:
“I have attached three photos of a tie clasp and cuff-link set with the signiture W.E.S. or perhaps W.E. Sr.. Would appreciate help is identifying who it is. Thanks. Mark W”
These are beautiful pieces, the whale cuff links took patience to carve so small as well as a steady hand to attach them with those tiny screws. Anyone know a scrimshaw artist with the initials W.E.S. that may have carved these or any information? We’d love to know. Add your comments to the section below, Mark and I will be happy to know more about them.
We’re hoping someone may be able to identify the artist and the material on this necklace. I’ve emailed the owner hoping to get some better pictures, especially of the signature to the left. It appears to be either ivory or possibly antler, hard to tell since the base is capped. The cracks at the top make me think ivory, but the staining near the base makes me think antler. Anyone know the artist or material? We’d love to know. Post your comments below, and as always, thank you!
This is a beautiful scrimshaw that appears to be on fossilized ivory by A. Luiz. The signature matches similar signatures of Alan Luiz (see http://www.tuxcat.com/sec/scrimshaw-others.html). His full name is signed on “African Royalty” (https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/34/a3/e6/34a3e6de9146d02a4d72bf48d411bfef.jpg), and on a number of miniature nantucket baskets.
As to the questions from Keifer:
“…, I was hoping you might be able to help me identify who made it, and share a little of your knowledge on what exactly it is. In particular, I’m hoping to find out what the holes are for, what material it’s carved on, what ship is depicted, and info about the artist. Anything else you know is great too! …”
Below are pictures of the piece in question, any information would be greatly appreciated!