Deck Scene by Peter Brown

Scrimshawed Whale Tooth — Deck Scene by Peter Brown

A finely executed Australian scrimshawed whale tooth by Peter Brown, depicting a detailed deck scene associated with the maritime and whaling traditions of Western Australia.

The work is engraved onto a pre-1978 sperm whale tooth and is notable for its subject matter, craftsmanship, and provenance from the historic Cheynes Beach Whaling Station in Albany, Western Australia. The intricately worked surface captures a maritime scene aboard ship, demonstrating the distinctive hand-engraved technique characteristic of traditional scrimshaw.

Details

• Artist: Peter Brown
• Title: Deck Scene
• Type: Scrimshawed whale tooth
• Date: Pre-1978
• Provenance: Cheynes Beach Whaling Station, Albany, Western Australia
• Length: 5.5 inches (14 cm)
• Weight: 0.44 lb (202 g)
• Documentation: Accompanied by a CITES Permit and Certificate of Origin
• Export: This scrimshaw is eligible for export, subject to the accompanying CITES documentation.

An evocative example of Australian maritime scrimshaw, this piece combines the historical significance of the Cheynes Beach whaling industry with the individual craftsmanship of Peter Brown. Its documented provenance and accompanying CITES Permit and Certificate of Origin further enhance its importance as a collectible work of maritime folk art.