Kate Corey – Gary Tonkin

Scrimshawed Whale Tooth — Kate Corey – Brigantine, 1858 by Gary Tonkin

A finely engraved Australian scrimshawed whale tooth by Gary Tonkin, depicting the historic Kate Corey, a brigantine dating from 1858. The detailed maritime subject reflects the rich tradition of ship imagery found in Australian scrimshaw, combining historical interest with the distinctive craftsmanship of hand-engraved whale-tooth art.

The tooth is pre-1978 and originates from the Cheynes Beach Whaling Station in Albany, Western Australia, giving the piece an important connection to the region’s whaling heritage and the historical tradition from which this form of maritime folk art emerged.

Details

• Artist: Gary Tonkin
• Title: Kate Corey – Brigantine, 1858
• Type: Scrimshawed whale tooth
• Date: Pre-1978
• Provenance: Cheynes Beach Whaling Station, Albany, Western Australia
• Weight: 324 grammes
• Length: 14 cm
• Documentation: Accompanied by a CITES Permit and Certificate of Origin
• Export: The scrimshaw is eligible for export and is supplied with the necessary CITES documentation.

Shipping & Customs

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This piece represents a compelling combination of maritime history, Australian whaling heritage, and traditional scrimshaw craftsmanship. Its pre-1978 status, provenance from the Cheynes Beach Whaling Station, and accompanying CITES Permit and Certificate of Origin provide important documentation for collectors acquiring and exporting this historically significant work.