Northern Lights Handcrafted Gifts

Mammoth Ivory

Site last revised 3/21/05


Scrimshaw has been described as a true American art form. For hundreds of years, Eskimos have been decorating their tools and artifacts to tell a story. Whalers of the 18th and 19th centuries would scrim whale teeth or pieces of bone to pass the time on year long voyages.

Having always been facinated with this beautiful art form, I was no longer satisfied just to sit on the sidelines to admire other artisans works. So, after reading many books and magazines, studying different techniques and practicing for many hours on countless pieces, I feel that I can join the ranks of other Scrimshanders. Whether I am scrimming or even carving on Mammoth Ivory, there is no shortage of subject material here in Southeast Alaska.

Mammoth Ivory is my medium of choice to make Necklaces, ear rings and inlay pieces for my boxes, cribbage boards and plaques. The ear rings are made in domed tear drop or oval shapes. Only fine quality sterling silver and gold filled ear wires and posts are used. Necklaces are made of different shapes and sizes and stick pins and bracelets are always fun and rewarding to make. Hair barrettes are made only when a good quality piece of ivory is on hand. The hair barrette is the only product that I use elephant ivory for, and that ivory is "PRE-BAN" ivory, meaning that it has been in the United States BEFORE 1972.
I use both fine line and stippling techniques, of which stippling is hundreds if not thousands of tiny dots to capture fine detail.

Let me add here, that I also do commission work. About 80% of my business consists of custom orders so if there is something that you would like but do not see, please inquire about it and I'll see what I can do.


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#MIW1	Ivory Scrimshaw Howling Wolf Item #MIW1 $65.00	#WIWH1	Fossil Walrus Tooth Scrimshaw Diving Whale Item #WIW1 $65.00 SOLD
Mammoth Ivory #MIGB1	Mammoth Ivory Hand carved Grizzly 3"x6" displayed on walnut stand Item #MIGB1 $975.00	#MIWA1	Ivory Scrimshaw Walrus Item #MIWA1 $95.00
#MIC1	Mammoth Ivory Hand carved Cross 3/4"x1 1/8" Item #MIC1 $75.00	#MIB1	Mammoth Ivory Bracelet Panels are varied widths and 11/16" high Item #MIB1 $255.00 SOLD
#WIER1	Fossil Walrus Ivory Ear Rings Item #WIER1 $85.00

#MIER1	Ivory Scrimshaw Raven Item #MIER1 $95.00	#EIHB1	Pre-Ban Elephant Ivory Hair Barrette scrimmed eagle Item #EIHB1 SOLD
#MIKW2	Ivory Scrimshaw Killer Whale Item #MIKW2 $95.00	#MIKW3	Ivory Scrimshaw Killer Whale Item #MIKW3 $95.00

SOLD

SOLD

#MIW1	Ivory Scrimshaw Bear Cubs $95.00	#EIHBR1	Pre-Ban Elephant Ivory Scrimshaw Rose Item #EIHBR1 SOLD
Mammoth Ivory #MIERS1	Mammoth Ivory Scrimshaw Salmon Ear Rings Item #MIERS1 $95.00		Ivory Scrimshaw Eagle on black walnut stand SOLD
	Mammoth Ivory Scrimshaw Killer Whales On black walnut stand SOLD		Mammoth Ivory Scrimshaw Eagle On black walnut stand SOLD

The next 5 pieces are things I have created and can be found at the Scanlon Art Gallery in Ketchikan Alaska. They can be reached at (907) 247-4730... and ask for Andrea Adams.

Caribou	Eagle Barrette	Ram
Wolf		Celtic Loveknot Barrette

*I am now accepting Visa and Mastercard credit cards*
Please call me at (907)886-4867 for orders and inquiries.
Please remember that I am on Alaska time.

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