Whale's Tooth

c. 1940

Carl Strehlau

Associated Names
Carl Strehlau

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows two pieces of scrimshaw carved and inked on what appears to be whale teeth. The left piece features a scene with several figures in a line and the right piece shows a detailed image of a person holding a flag and interacting with a set of scales. The material is a pale, bone-like color with dark brownish-black carvings. The sculptures are small and handheld.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.6 x 35.7 cm (9 11/16 x 14 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13480

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in watercolor: Carl Strehlau

Wikidata ID

Q64538025

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