HUGE 3 Foot Carved Bone Scrimshaw Swordfish Rostrum With Marine Scenes Octopus
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:1989563 | Primary Material: Bone |
| Object Type: Scrimshaw | Maker: unknown |
| Military Branch: NA | Original/Reproduction: Antique Reproduction |
| Country/Region of Origin: Unknown |
NOTE TO EBAY - please do not confuse the swordfish (latin name Xiphias gladius) with the saw fish (latin name Pristidae) as they are different species.
Offered for sale by auction is a fantastic swordfish rostrum, the rostrum is the sword of the common swordfish Xiphias gladius which is caught for food, the rostrum is made from a lightweight but dense bone which lends itself beautifully for being carved, traditionally swordfish rostrums were turned into weapons b...y people in countries such as papua new guinea due to there strength.
The rostrum is hand carved with traditional scrimshaw scenes depicting octopus and fish, its a beautiful item, the end has been capped with resin as the tusk is hollow at the base, its a huge example measuring 3 feet. It does have some age cracks as can be seen in the photos.
Payments by paypal please.
Offered for sale by auction is a fantastic swordfish rostrum, the rostrum is the sword of the common swordfish Xiphias gladius which is caught for food, the rostrum is made from a lightweight but dense bone which lends itself beautifully for being carved, traditionally swordfish rostrums were turned into weapons b...y people in countries such as papua new guinea due to there strength.
The rostrum is hand carved with traditional scrimshaw scenes depicting octopus and fish, its a beautiful item, the end has been capped with resin as the tusk is hollow at the base, its a huge example measuring 3 feet. It does have some age cracks as can be seen in the photos.
Payments by paypal please.
