Maori / Oceanic Rib Bone Scrimshaw,c1880

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Unusual 19th century Maori/Oceanic curved rib (or similar) bone scrimshaw,c1880. The bone is profusely decorated with every inch covered in lizards/crocodiles, snakes, symbols, including a large checkerboard? Even the edges have incised decoration - it is beautiful! It has aged well with good colour/patina and overall condition is good with no obvious defects. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me with any questions or if you would like to view the item.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. I will happily ship Worldwide.

Size: 42cm long (into the curve) x 5cm wide x 0.5cm thick.

DateLate 19th Century Codeas1056a332 Price £395.00     468.15     $504.30    The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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