Maiden with Night Light

“Maiden with Night Light” color scrimshaw on ancient mammoth ivory bark by David Adams. Another outstanding creation in our series of female pirates. Although she is not as fearsome as some of the others that Adams has portrayed, she conveys a look of intense scrutiny. Nothing on board escapes her notice, even in the dark of night. Also, we do not know if she is clutching a sword in her left hand. Note the detail of the chain as the light illuminates just a portion of it, then fades into darkness at the top. These kind of minute details are precisely what sets Adams’ work apart from others. He does not just fill up the space in the ivory, but creates a spellbinding scene in each piece. This takes both a great deal of talent and time, both of which can be seen in this incredible work.