Hand-etched resin tusk replica in the style of traditional scrimshaw, featuring a whaling scene with multiple whales and sailors in a longboat. The surface bears a gold foil label reading “Genuine Ivory – Hong Kong Made,” which was commonly used in the mid-20th century to market ivory substitutes. It includes a signature likely from the artist and has mounting pegs, indicating it may have been part of a display or base-mounted piece.
Legal Note:
Despite the label, this is not actual ivory—the porous interior and mold seam suggest it is a resin or polymer imitation. This distinction is important due to strict regulations surrounding real ivory.
