Original EXQUISITELY CARVED Mammoth IVORY MERMAID HOW PERFECT IS THIS PIECE TO ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION? Start Price USD 1,075.00 Current Price USD 1,075.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, August 29, 2008 End Time Monday, September 08, 2008 Location Newport, RI See more about 'Original EXQUISITELY CARVED Mammoth IVORY MERMAID ' Description HAND CARVED IVORY MERMAID ANCIENT WOOLY MAMMOTH IVORY  Carved mermaid by a Balianese ivory carver. Mammoth ivory mounted on a wood base.  Exceptional detail.  Ivory 3" x 1 1/2"  3 3/4" overall   This Exquisite piece would be an amazing addition to any collection! Please Note: This item is NOT a replica or polymer reproduction.  It made with GENUINE Ancient Wooly Mammoth Ivory and is 100% AUTHENTIC. Bringing Genuine Scrimshaw from the Waterfront of Newport Rhode Island to you! Scrimshaw: The History The tradition of scrimshaw began in the 1700’s with American whaleman. During long sea voyages, whalers devoted their idle hours to fashioning jewelry and articles from whale bone and whale teeth (ivory). This became known as Scrimshaw. The first scrimshaw was made from whale ivory or bone, but sailors traveling from place to place, picked up and used ivory from many other sources. . Other ivories were walrus, seal, elephant, wart hog and hippo.  Modern artists use many different materials, primarily ancient ivories such as wooly mammoth, mastodon, and fossilized or mineralized walrus ivory. Additionally, there are many laws governing, what may and may not be used.  Brian Kiracofe: The Artist The art of scrimshaw is still practiced today at Newport Scrimshanders in Newport, RI. Owner/Artist Brian J. Kiracofe established Newport Scrimshanders in 1986.  Brian began scrimshaw as a hobby, the hobby turned into a full time profession and he has been engraving amazing nautical scenes on ancient walrus, prehistoric mammoth and recycled piano key ivory for over 25 years. It is most incredible to watch Brian at work.  The minute detailing which Scrimshaw requires is done by Brian with his naked eye.  It is difficult even after watching him to believe that the intricate hand detailing of the artwork produces such amazing results.   100 % Customer Satisfaction Guarantee or your Money Back. Our goal is that you are completely satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not satisfied, simply return your purchase in its original packaging, with your original sales slip within 14 days of your purchase for a full refund less shipping costs. Please Note   1)  Payment from winner bidder is expected within 3 days. Payment for Buy it Now should be paid immediately. Please contact me if unable to do so for any reason. 2) I will be happy to combine shipping for multiple items!  3) I ship Priority Mail so that you can have your purchase quickly, and it can be tracked!!!  4) Any questions, problems please let me know, I want you to be delighted with your purchase!!!!!  5) If you have a (0) after your name, please contact me before bidding, or I may cancel your bid.  If you are not a serious bidder it’s simply not fair to those that are.  Thanks! On Aug-18-08 at 14:50:43 PDT, seller added the following information:All Ivory from Newport Scrimshanders was legally purchased and legally imported into the United States and complies with all Federal Laws regarding ivory. Place a Bid!