Arctic Intruders

“Arctic Intruders” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory bark by David Smith. A lone Native hunter stands transfixed by the appearance of a whaler. The whaler has appeared unseen out of the fog, although the hunter could discern voices over the frigid water. Somehow, he had the feeling that nothing would ever be the same. Smith’s stipple work has never been better. Note the way he has left just a small orb of the ivory unworked, giving the impression of a shaft of weak sunlight shining upon the Native hunter. Every outstanding piece tells a story. Masterful!