Ships Crossing Paths

“Ships Crossing Paths” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory by David Adams..One going east, the other, west. Often they would trade information of home, known as a “gam”. This was long before electronic communications became commonplace. Very nice thick piece of primo mammoth ivory here and scrimshander, Adams,  has done an excellent job. Adams does not create many nautical works, but this shows he ranks right up there with the very best. Bargain price for such work by Adams.