* ENGRAVED WHALE'S TOOTH WITH WHALING MOTIFS
20th Century
Obverse depicts an American spread-wing eagle above a whaling scene with an American-flagged whaleship cutting in, a stoved whaleboat and other surfaced whales. Reverse depicts a whaleman standing on a dock and holding a harpoon, with a bucket of implements and an anchor behind him. Banner above possibly incorporates initials "NVM". * Per Federal Regulation, this item may only be purchased by a Massachusetts resident and will not be shipped out of state.
Length 6".

Uneven base. Two small pierced holes at base and another partial hole at tip. * Per Federal Regulation, this item may only be purchased by a Massachusetts resident and will not be shipped out of state.

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