Victorian Evocative Sperm Whale Tooth

Victorian evocative scrimshawed sperm whale tooth of nude woman. Graceful and evocative example of traditional scrimshaw, this large polished sperm whale tooth features a finely incised depiction of a nude woman, rendered in the classic style of late Victorian to early Edwardian-era maritime folk art. The woman holds a draped garment at her side, her figure outlined in delicate inked strokes that suggest and artist's careful attention to proportion and gesture. 19th Century. 7"L x 1 1/2"D