Title:
[Highlander and victim atop a crag - scrimshaw on sperm whale's tooth]
Publication Information:
[18--]
Physical description:
1 whale tooth ; 21 x 8 x 4 cm.
Format:
photograph
scrimshaw
image (online)
Notes:
Artist unknown.
Shows highland figure in kilt and bonnet with shield and sword standing over a prone figure on a cliff top.
One of a pair with Highland theme.
Base of tooth is partially hollow.
Condition: Light-coloured, yellowing and stained on outer side of tooth. Cracked near point with some chipping. Chipped at base on left-hand side.
Held in W.L. Crowther Library.
Citation:
Digitised item from: W L Crowther Library, State Library of Tasmania.
Record ID:
SD_ILS:120459
Electronic resources:
https://stors.tas.gov.au/AUTAS001124067067w800