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"We all grow up with the weight of history on us. Our ancestors dwell in the attics of our brains as they do in the spiralling chains of knowledge hidden in every cell of our bodies." Shirley Abbott
The Kamchatka Peninsula is shaped like a spear blade pointing to the south. On the southern portion of this peninsula live the Itelmen. They were originally a large group of people who lived in the western part of the peninsula - but very early, during the Siberian neolithic period, they began to move south and east. (Their name means Living Inhabitant of Dry Land.) They moved to Kamchatka 6000 to 7000 years ago, and archeological digs show that living sites existed there some 5200 years ago. In addition to becoming early river fishermen, they were amongst the very earliest of food gatherers. Edible grasses, leaves, nuts, bulbs, etc., were gathered and stored well before other nearby cultures. Up to one hundred different species of edible plants, berries, and medicinal herbs, nuts, elfin Siberian pine were gathered. The gathered products were dried, sun-dried or smoke-cured to be stored for winter. This is probably related to their distinctive wickerwork basket weaving. They are reputed to be the best herbalists among the Nordic peoples.
Itelmen were amongst very earliest believers that the world and all human souls are eternal. Their Shamans had no special powers, and because of this all Itelmen wore amulets and talismans for spiritual protection. In a 3500 year old site near the Kamchatka coast, a carved ivory Talisman was unearthed. The ivory was of two distinct colors, probably representing their two sources of food: herbs and animals. A distinctive interpretation of this ancient Talisman is our unique Itelmen Talisman. Created with a rare piece of distinctly two-toned Fossil Walrus Ivory (black and white), this natural design evokes images of explosive growth in food supply from the earth. Our Itelmen Talisman retains the ancient graceful sweeping lines of distinctive Itelmen spiritual jewelry. Fully bezeled in Sterling Silver, both front and back of this rare Fossil Ivory can be seen. We have topped it all with a striking opal. 1 3/8 inch high, 1 1/4 inch wide. This Talisman will make you feel hardy, vital and confident. Please note: We have enough of this two-toned Fossil Walrus Ivory for only 12 Talsimans - so order early in order to not be disappointed.
Complete with Sterling Silver chain.
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All items chosen with Registered Sperm Whale Ivory will come with a Registration Certificate containing the Department of Commerce registration number. [Sperm Whale Ivory Shipped only to addresses in Maryland]
We stand ready to scrimshaw anything you would like on any of our pieces - animals, ship's and family portraits, landscapes, nautical scenes, hunting scenes, etc. We do many special order commission pieces from blazer buttons, knitting needles (knitters take note!), fountain pens, corkscrews, pistol grips, ball point pens and mechanical pencils, desk accessories, Fossil Ivory ship models, ship half hulls, Nantucket and Lightship Baskets, to custom whole Sperm Whale Teeth or whole Walrus Tusks. We also handcraft fossil ivory sailing/nautical trophies to order. We can personalize any piece with a scrimshawed name and initials at no extra charge. (Email us with any queries. Just email us at studio@ancientivories.com and let us know your special order needs!
Have a question? Just call us toll free at 1-866-468-0728.
The available colors of our high quality Fossilized Ivories are shown below. (Please allow for some color variation in these natural materials.) Our wonderful Ivories have been reclaimed from the ground after sharing the earth for up to 30 millennia! Even after all this time, Fossil Ivory remains warm and sensuous organic ivory; it is not petrified. It has developed its beautiful colors by taking up minerals from the earth and these colors are impossible to match in any contemporary ivories by modern processes. In time, the Fossil Ivories you wear or use will take on very personal hues from your contact. They will become a part of you.
These are our
scrimshaw Design Etchings.
In addition to these designs,
as an added option,
you may send us a
picture of your choice
for a
commission price quote.
Looking for thoughtful and interesting gifts?
Know someone who absolutely loves his boat? Let us hand etch it's portrait, along with name and hull number - and the name of the captain - on one of our knives, pendants, money clips, or any of our other pieces!
Ancient Ivories Studios handcrafted items make sensational and warmly personalized gifts that will be treasured and enjoyed.
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None of our Ivory is contemporary, and not a single animal has been killed, culled, or otherwise harmed to produce our Fossil Ivories. It is the only perfect, ecologically sound, humane way to own and wear warm, wonderful and enduring ivory.
We Use No Elephant Ivory, Nor Contemporary Ivories of Any Kind.
Every piece of Sperm Whale Ivory we sell, is registered with the Department of Commerce, and comes with a Department of Commerce registration number.[Our license does not allow us to ship Sperm Whale Ivory outside of Maryland.]
We have many more fine knives in our studio that are not on our website. Email us for availability of your favorite knife with Fossil Ivory handles! (We also replace scales on treasured old knives.)
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We offer the best prices on the web and outstanding value - check us out! Have a question? Just call us
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Most of our pieces are unique treasures created especially for the prospective wearer. Want to help us design your scrimshaw piece? Whether it's a fossil ivory Amulet or Talisman, Scrimshaw jewelry, personalized scrimshaw knives, Fossil Ivory Wedding or Commitment Band, Pendants, Brooches, scrimshaw sailor's Knife, Sterling Silver and scrimshaw Box, Scrimshaw Sperm Whale's Tooth, or Sterling Silver and Ivory scrimshaw Spoons and Tableware, just email us and we will work with you for a very personal piece you'll love to use or wear!
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