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Vintage Beaded Bone Elephant Scrimshaw Necklace
$1,895
£1,452.76
€1,662.36
CA$2,678.06
A$2,910.95
CHF 1,558.28
MX$35,186.61
NOK 19,637.33
SEK 18,110.71
DKK 12,415.20
About the Item
This Vintage Beaded Bone Elephant Scrimshaw Necklace is a captivating piece of wearable folk art, rich with natural texture and artisanal history. Featuring hand-carved bone beads etched in the traditional scrimshaw style, each piece is carefully detailed with nautical or tribal-inspired motifs, using fine linework to create intricate imagery. The creamy bone surface, aged to a warm patina over time, provides the perfect backdrop for these delicate engravings.
The necklace is strung with an earthy rhythm, combining etched focal beads with smaller natural bone spacers or complementary beads—sometimes interspersed with wood, horn, or vintage metal accents depending on the era and region of origin. Likely handcrafted in the mid-20th century, this piece reflects a blend of indigenous craftsmanship and maritime tradition, making it both a cultural artifact and a distinctive fashion statement.
This scrimshaw necklace has a clasp and can be worn alone for a rustic, tribal-inspired look or layered with other natural pieces for a bohemian effect. Its organic charm and hand-worked artistry make it a favorite among collectors of ethnographic jewelry, bone carving, and vintage folk adornments.
A rare and soulful necklace that tells a story through every carved line and weathered bead.
- Dimensions:Length: 26 in (660.4 mm)
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In great as found condition. Minor scuffs and blemishes appropriate with age.
- Seller Location:West Palm Beach, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4227226156662
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