Scrimshaw Whales Tooth Fiji Mermaid Scholar SIGNED

Whale's tooth scrimshaw carved fossil. Fiji Mermaid and Fiji scholar carved on opposite sides of the tooth. Scholar holding scroll and is outfitted in kimono style robe adorned with sword and tie belt. Fiji mermaid is typical of the genre with the grotesque coupled with the aquatic. Later carving to tooth which is signed on A.E. Bunz.

Dimensions: 3 X 7.5 X 2 in.

Condition: Good overall condition having normal surface wear. Estate fresh to the market.

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