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Tabua by Gary Tonkin

Authentic Sperm Whale Tooth Scrimshaw

Tabua is an authentic sperm whale tooth scrimshaw by renowned Australian scrimshaw artist Gary Tonkin, created on a pre-1978 sperm whale tooth originating from the historic Cheynes Beach Whaling Station in Albany, Western Australia.

The tooth weighs 113 grams (approximately 0.25 lb) and measures 105 mm (approximately 4.13 inches) in length. Its connection to the former Cheynes Beach Whaling Station gives the piece a distinctive Australian maritime provenance and adds considerable historical interest to this work of scrimshaw.

Key Details

• Title: Tabua
• Artist: Gary Tonkin
• Material: Sperm whale tooth
• Period: Pre-1978
• Origin: Cheynes Beach Whaling Station, Albany, Western Australia
• Weight: 113 g / approximately 0.25 lb
• Length: 105 mm / approximately 4.13 in
• Documentation: CITES permit and Certificate of Authenticity

Documentation & International Shipping

Tabua by Gary Tonkin is supplied with its CITES permit and Certificate of Authenticity, and we provide all necessary documentation for its legal transfer and export.

The piece can be exported internationally, with shipping arranged directly to the customer’s door. We take care of the necessary customs procedures and documentation, providing a straightforward and professionally managed delivery process.

A distinctive example of Australian scrimshaw by Gary Tonkin, Tabua by Gary Tonkin combines the character of an authentic sperm whale tooth with the history and provenance of the Cheynes Beach Whaling Station, making it a compelling addition to a collection of maritime art, Australian history, or contemporary scrimshaw.