Ebony and ivory aren’t just found on a keyboard. They make a powerful combination when merged together in a unique artform called scrimshaw. A Harris County man has perfected the art. On the surface ...

Dolphin skull covered in scrimshaw of ships, foliage, a butterfly, and flags, from 1750-1850. (all photographs by the author for Hyperallergic) 19th century whalers could be at sea for years, and for ...

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) -- Scrimshaw enthusiasts from around the nation and beyond are gathering at the New Bedford Whaling Museum this weekend. The museum's 29th annual Scrimshaw Weekend running ...

A new exhibition is looking at the traditional art form of scrimshaw through a wider context and contemporary lens. "The Wider World and Scrimshaw” at the New Bedford Whaling Museum in Massachusetts ...

The artwork of Felix Tapia has a uniquely Southwestern flair, as he transforms found animal skulls into unique pieces of art combining the techniques of scrimshaw carving, etching and painting. His ...

Long before there were portable electronic screens to create with and be entertained by, there were much simpler ways to occupy long periods of time. Some of these simpler ways grew to be quite ...

This sperm whale tooth is decorated with a maritime scene. Scrimshaw, or artwork made typically from whale bones or teeth, is often considered one of the first truly American folk arts. American ...

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Patriotic subjects were very popular with scrimshaw artists. General George Washington is the main subject engraved on ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The backs of two large, matched sperm ...