Jgrden
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What is it? It is heavy, making me think it is solid, not like a horn.
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What is it? It is heavy, making me think it is solid, not like a horn.
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designer
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What ever it is, great work on it to say the least.
gbpens
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Walrus tusk?
Jgrden
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I am not sure. I have no idea. Walrus tusk sounds good because it is so heavy. Horns are usually hollow unless it is deer or moose.
Jgrden
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The work is too perfect to be done by hand. My guess is that it is laser.
JohnU
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I would guess whale tooth. I had a reproduction whale tooth that looked just like that with scrimshaw on it. You'll prob have to drill a small hole up under the bottom in the cavity to see if it's real or not. I've been told there were lots of reproductions made.
Jgrden
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I drilled a hole and the residue was flaky just like deer horn. My quandary is deciding whether it is resin or tooth. I am thinking that alcohol will dissolve the resin but would not dissolve the tooth. What do you think?
KBs Pensnmore
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Hi John, as in the other "Help to identify" I would say that it is genuine whale tooth, as looking from the end, where it was cut you can see different shades of colouring, if it was resin, it would be all the same. The whalers of old, had plenty of time on their hands, being at sea for about 2 years at a time, plus plenty of patience, so it would be hand done not laser.
If you have a maritime museum near you, they should be able to identify it for you.
Kryn
If you have a maritime museum near you, they should be able to identify it for you.
Kryn
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Ambidex
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I'm with Kryn here...looks handcrafted to me. I am by no means an expert and would love to hear what you find out about it.
exoticwo
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John, I have a couple of Sperm whale teeth that look exactly like that only yours has better scrimshaw work on it. If you look in the tip real good you might be able to see the growth rings. Looks to be old so I personally would not cut it up but make a nice stand and for displaying.
Jgrden
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Mystery solved. There was no mistaking the smell of resin when I drilled further. Then cutting a section showed no growth rings or other living evidence. IT IS RESIN. Shucks......
Arbetlam
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It looks like whales tooth or walrus tusk. It could be a reproduction, but don't disregard the talent of an artist to do such a wonderful piece. the reproduction had to have been done by someone.