#46 • Large Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Tooth

Part of March 2025 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $650.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art

A very large scrimshaw whale tooth, partially mineralized en verso, featuring the image of an Alaskan Native with fishing pole, the line reached below the icy surface, and over forty tom cod already part of the day's valuable catch. Marked with initials "MW" lower right, the tooth is mounted upon a wooden base and topped with a protective glass dome as photographed. Entire display measures approximately 5" in diameter x 7.5" tall.