Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth engraved in scrim

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth engraved in scrimshaw depicting a scene from the sailing ship Wanerer. The ship is shown with the American coat of arms, the inscription “voyage in the South Seas,” and a Polynesian warrior with the phrase “Then walk her down to Sydney through Singapore.” No. 308. Weight: 305.2 g L. 17 cm Specimen of a sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus), listed in Appendix A of Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 (CITES Appendix I). Crafted item covered by the exemption under Article 8, paragraph 3, point (b), of Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 and Article 62 of Regulation (EC) No. 865/2006. Any export or re-export outside the EU requires a prior permit from the management authority (Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No. 338/97), followed by compliance with the laws of the country of destination, which is the responsibility of the purchaser.