WHALE TOOTH IVORY FERTILITY INSTRUMENT

WHALE TOOTH IVORY FERTILITY INSTRUMENT

WHALE TOOTH IVORY FERTILITY INSTRUMENT

Description

Scrimshaw? - A rare piece carved from whale tooth ivory, believed to be a fertility instrument. The tip is carved to depict the head of a penis and the end is carved to a sharp pointed fish hook. Threaded with a leather or rawhide string.
Condition : Very good
Size : 6 1/2" long
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WHALE TOOTH IVORY FERTILITY INSTRUMENT

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Estimate $3,500-$4,500Mar 26, 2003

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