Scrimshaw on Megalodon Shark Tooth

Scrimshaw on Megalodon Shark Tooth
Carcharocles megalodon
Miocene
New Caledonia
Scrimshaw scrollwork, engravings and carvings originated on whaling ships between 1745 and 1759. The present fine artwork has been performed on a fossilized shark's tooth from Carcharocles megalodon, the largest shark species ever to exist on Earth. The 20-15-million-year-old tooth was discovered in a deep water location (over 1,000 feet) which was a three day boat ride north of New Caledonia, in the South Pacific Ocean, about 800 miles east of Australia. The unique piece of art is signed and dated by the artist, Kelly Kennedy 2005 at the lower portion. Kelly Kennedy, who died in 2008, was renowned as a scrimshaw artist. Offered on a Lucite stand. Measuring 4 12/in on the diagonal