Maori / Oceanic Rib Bone Scrimshaw, C 1880

Name: Maori / Oceanic Rib Bone Scrimshaw, C 1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA849872
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Curious Antiques

Description

Unusual 19th century Maori/Oceanic curved rib (or similar) bone scrimshaw,c1880. The bone is profusely decorated with every inch covered in lizards/crocodiles, snakes, symbols, including what looks like a calendar or large checkerboard? Even the edges have incised decoration - it is beautiful! It has aged well with good colour/patina and overall condition is good with no obvious defects. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me with any questions or if you would like to view the item.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. I will happily ship Worldwide.

Size: 42cm long (into the curve) x 5cm wide x 0.5cm thick.

Physical Dimensions

Height

42cm (16.54")

Width

5cm (1.97")

Depth

0.5cm (0.20")

Declaration

Curious Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA849872

Dealers Notes

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Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me with any questions or if you would like to view the item.

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