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Mystery Artist 43 – Wilk from Alaska

Posted on by Andrew Perkins

Scrimshaw of Alaskan

A beautiful piece created in Ketchican, Alaska by E. Wilk,  the owner would love to have more information about the artist, if they’re still scrimshawing, 

etc.:

“I purchased this beautiful scrimshaw work in the mid 1980’s from a Gallery in Ketchikan, Alaska E. Wilk was from Bellingham.  Do you have any current information on this artist?  This scrimshaw was on the cover of a Northwest magazine at the time. I have a copy of it somewhere around here…”

“Thanks for your help. 

“Best,

“Jennifer[…]”

Underside of piece by E. WilkCloseup of artist signature E Wilk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Any information would be greatly appreciated.  Write your comments in the area below.

 

Mystery Artist 35 – From Alaska

Mystery Artist 35 – From Alaska

Posted on by Andrew Perkins

“This is a scrimshaw bracelet (pewter) that was a gift to me in 1975. It is from a friend in Alaska who said that he was told it was an antique when he bought it. It is about 2″ in diameter. The initials in the lower left look like ‘mq’ but the ‘q’ might be something else. Can you tell me anything about this piece? I can take more pics if you need them.

Miriam”

Hoping to get a closeup of the initials to better identify it.  We’d love it if anyone knowing of the artist or more history of the piece would respond.Pewter and ivory bracelet of a ship in full sail