Contemporary Scrimshaw

Indulge in Contemporary Scrimshaw

Contemporary Scrimshaw: History, Process, Gallery

By Eva Halat

Scrimshaw can be considered pure art or decoration for objects intended for everyday use. It is especially popular for adorning the handles of fine knives and is often found in earrings, pendants, belt buckles, or other jewelry. Scrimshaw is also a perennial favorite on powder horns for muzzleloading enthusiasts and can occasionally even be used to add a touch of individuality to a traditional archer's favorite bow.

Taking advantage of her wide circle of acquaintances in this field, the author has devoted almost two-thirds of her book to a distinguished gallery section. Here, often in her own words, she introduces the reader to 42 individuals, both European and American artists, who are among the finest scrimshaw artists in the world today, and presents samples of their art in a virtually unique collection of extraordinary photographs. The artist biographies and technical sections contain suggestions and tips that may be of considerable interest to experienced scrimshaw artists.

224 Pages

Hard cover
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