The Harpoon’s Flight

“The Harpoon’s Flight” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory bark by Gerry Dupont. Fine closeup depiction of the release of the harpoon. One can only wonder if the mark was solidly struck and the final outcome as the whale often won the battle. Also, the strength of the harpooner is on view here. He would probably be an Olympic javelin champion today.