Item SCR4 - Sculpted
Bird. Whale Tooth.
A fine piece of scrimshaw, this
4” whale tooth was carved in the 1960s by Manuel Francisco Moniz Simas (Born,
1942) of San Miguel, Azores. Simas was a well-known carver who is discussed
in “Man and the Sea” by J. A. Gomes Viera (2003). One of the Azores’ more
prolific whale ivory carvers, he produced hundreds of objects including many
religious items as well as canes. Two of his carvings are in the collection of
the New Bedford Whaling Museum, including one of a bird, very much like this
example. The bird (probably a murre-like sea bird) has a long, curved bill. It
is carved just on one side, and is very effectively done. It is signed, “M.
Simas / Acores.” An authentic piece of scrimshaw, it is in fine condition.
Price - $125.00
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