Hand-Carved Bone/Face & Scrimshaw Bone Tooth
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 70 |
| Auction | *Sculptures, Art, Coins, Unique Decor Items 008 |
| Date | August 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Cole Ringer LLC |
| Location | Maryville, Tennessee |
These are bone items; 1)Hand-carved face/lid with hand-carved matched bottom with highly polished outside surfaces. Stylized human face with linear eyes, nose and chevron mouth = no signs of commercial mass production - artisan item Age/Origin; 1960s Pacific Islands 2) Scrimshaw-style whaling scene, most likely bovine tooth featuring whale boat, oarsmen and whale diving. Age/Origin;1960s Pacific Islands Dimensions; 3.5"H x 1.5"W x 2.5"D Nice pair of bone material items in good condition consistent with age and use.
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