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Scrimshaws

Scope note

Objects, whether decorative or household items, carved from whale ivory, baleen, or similar materials from marine mammals. Originally specifically those objects made by whalers while on board ship.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300047287

Broader Terms used

<sculpture by material>

Equivalent Terms used

scrimshaw

Created

13yrs ago

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