Antigua jewelry:
Scrimshaw from Michael "Scrim"
Strzalkowski.
"Scrim" at work.
Scrimshaw
Jewelry from Michael "Scrim"
Strzalkowski.
Michael "Scrim"
Strzalkowski has been crafting the
finest sculpture from whale's tooth ivory since
he first sailed to Antigua in the West Indies in
1975. Scrim also practices decorative ship carving
for nameboards, sternboards & figureheads.
Scrim's
work has been featured in 'Boating Magazine'
among others and he has a loyal following of
customers who enjoy his unique way of bringing
his own designs to the ancient art of carving
ivory, stone, bone and silver.
Eagle Head Cane Handle.
Pendants
Scrim’s unique one of a kind pieces are for sale at the Rhythm
of Blue Gallery on Dockyard Drive, English Harbour.
The
definition of scrimshaw by Scrimshaw Mike:
"Scrimshaw is the antique sailors, folk art
of engraving or carving whales teeth and other
exotic materials found on shipboard in order to
make objects as gifts for loved ones, or useful
articles for trade or sale with shipmates."
