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Animal figurine
A carved wooden sperm whale probably made by a seaman. The figure is inlaid with a bone blow hole and harpoon with an attached rope carved into the surface of the wood. A small wooden shield is inlaid on the back. This item could be classified as scrimshaw with other handicrafts produced by the crews of whaling ships.
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Object Details
| ID: | AAA0012 |
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| Collection: | Decorative art |
| Type: | Animal figurine |
| Display location: | Display - Atlantic Gallery |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | Late 19th century |
| Exhibition: | The Atlantic: Slavery, Trade, Empire; Trade and Commerce |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | 39 x 170 x 35 mm |
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