UNUSUAL PAIR OF SCRIMSHAW TEETH.

UNUSUAL PAIR OF SCRIMSHAW TEETH. Late 19th- early 20th century, South Pacific Islands. Each tooth the portrait of an islander: the first of a male figure with headdress and body paint titled “Marquesas”. The reverse scrimmed with coconut palm trees on a rocky landscape. The second depicting a female islander with headband, earrings, and necklace titled “Mookahwa”. The reverse with a design of palm trees and a landscape. SIZE: Each is 7″ l. PROVENANCE: From a private Utah collection. CONDITION: Both teeth with normal and expected shrinkage cracks, well polished. Very good overall. 9-90375 (1,200-1,800)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2012	$1,185.00	UNUSUAL PAIR OF SCRIMSHAW TEETH. Late 19th- early 20th century, South Pacific Islands. Each tooth the portrait of an islander: the first of a male figure with headdress and body paint titled “Marquesas”. The reverse scrimmed with coconut palm trees on a rocky landscape. The second depicting a female islander with headband, earrings, and necklace titled “Mookahwa”. The reverse with a design of palm trees and a landscape. SIZE: Each is 7″ l. PROVENANCE: From a private Utah collection. CONDITION: Both teeth with normal and expected shrinkage cracks, well polished. Very good overall. 9-90375 (1,200-1,800) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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