SCRIMSHAW ARTIST View all Matt Stothart scrimshaw pieces As a boy growing up in a small Quaker community near Trenton, New Jersey, I was surrounded by history. Our house had been built around the time of the Revolution and the Meeting House in our town commons had a cannon ball cemented into the brick wall […]
“Scrimshaw Hawk Knife” “Scrimshaw Knife Hawks” color scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory by Matt Stothart. This rare Boker knife is from an unopened box in our storeroom that was recently discovered on a back shelf. What a pleasant surprise to find discontinued Walker Design Boker knives with exquisite mammoth ivory scales added by the late Ken Fredericks. Since Stothart created a few of these for us 15 to 20 years ago, he was thrilled to see this unexpected treasure. Needless to say, these will not come around again. Perfect for the wildlife scrimshaw collector and knife collector as well. Goshawk and Red Shouldered Hawk depicted.
“Scrimshaw Eagles Knife” “Scrimshaw Knife Hawks” color scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory by Matt Stothart. This rare Boker knife is from an unopened box in our storeroom that was recently discovered on a back shelf. What a pleasant surprise to find discontinued Walker Design Boker knives with exquisite mammoth ivory scales added by the late Ken Fredericks. Since Stothart created a few of these for us 15 to 20 years ago, he was thrilled to see this unexpected treasure. Needless to say, these will not come around again. Perfect for the wildlife scrimshaw collector and knife collector as well. Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle depicted.
“Perched Bald Eagle” color scrimshaw on pre-ban African Ivory by Matt Stothart. The late Ken Fredericks carved this into the shape of a whale’s tooth. Bald eagle has just landed with a view of mountains and forests in the valley below. Fredericks’ carving surprised us when we saw it, but everyone admired his talent. One of a kind.
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This scrimshaw is done on pre-ban African ivory. Since the passage of the CITIES Treaty in 1973, there has been no African ivory brought into the U.S. However, ivory that was in the U.S. prior to 1973 can be legally sold and shipped within the U.S. However, new legislation taking effect in 2016 restricts pre-ban African Ivory from being shipped interstate. It can only legally be shipped intrastate, (within the state). All of our pre-ban ivory is located with our associate in the state of Florida. It can be purchased directly from our website and shipped only to an address within the state of Florida. If one has a relative, trusted friend or business associate within the state of Florida, we can ship to that specified address in order to comply with the new Federal legislation. The scrimshaw can then be forwarded to you and everyone complies with the law. Any questions, email or call us.
“Enraged Bull Sperm Whale” color scrimshaw on huge piece of ancient mammoth tusk ivory by Matt Stothart. The whale is winning so far. One whaleboat has already been demolished and its crew is scrambling to get on another whaleboat. The harpooner appears ready to strike, but the odds are against him this day. There is much going on in this scene by veteran scrimshander, Stothart, that one has to take some time to appreciate the fine detail here. Note the detail of the carefully coiled line by the harpooner. This is huge piece of mammoth ivory, by the way, measuring 7 3/8″W x 4 1/4″H !! Mounted on a beautiful bubinga stand, this would be the centerpiece of any serious scrimshaw collection.
“Leopard at Rest” color scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory artifact by Matt Stothart. Ivory used as a tool hundreds and hundreds of years ago by ancient people. Not sure how it was used, but bears scraping marks on bottom and one ends appears to have been worked as well. Interesting. Leopard appears to be chilling before his next adventure. Nice work by veteran scrimshander, Stothart.
“Bellowing Elk” color scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory by Matt Stothart. Veteran scrimshander has done a magnificent job on this one. A fully complete scene that fills up the entire surface. Nice piece of mammoth with rare blue bark left intact.
“Battling Bison” color scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Matt Stothart. Not many artists could get two battling bisons on a walrus tooth, but veteran scrimshander, Stothart makes it look easy. One of his favorite subjects, by the way.
“Sea Otters” color scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Matt Stothart. Sea otter mom and baby depicted by veteran scrimshander, Stothart. Nice composition for a horizontal tooth. Stothart always does a great job.
“Sea Otters and Elk” color scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory artifact by Matt Stothart. Veteran scrimshander, Stothart, has always been a top artist. This has a “day at the beach” feel to it. Family of sea otters, including adorable baby on mom’ stomach, are happily devouring sea urchins near the shore when a pair of elk appear, unaware of the family picnic. Stothart has done a masterful job on this artifact. Ivory was used as an ice axe hundreds of years ago in the Northern Bering Sea area. From the collection on. one of our clients who. is no longer with us.