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One of the truly indigenous American artforms is
scrimshaw. The
Inuits made some fascinating pieces, as did
whalers more than 200 years ago.
Today's scrimshanders are more sensitive to the materials used (either from extinct species--such as the mastodon!--or synthetic materials), and the artform is still going strong, perhaps even gaining in popularity in these modern times. I find it fascinating, intricate artwork, and history.
posted by WolfDaddy
on Oct 13, 2004 -
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