Lot 909
Carcharodon Tooth With Scrimshaw. Carcharodon megalodon was the largest shark that ever lived growing to more than 50 feet in length and ate whales whose bones are found right alongside with the huge teeth of megalodon. This 4.5 inch on the diagonal and 2.8 inches wide 15-20 million year old Carcharodon tooth was found in a deep water location (over 1000 feet) that was a three day boat ride north of a small island called New Caledonia. New Caledonia is in the South Pacific Ocean about 800 miles east of Australia. These teeth are dredged from this depth and most of the teeth are broken. This complete tooth has various tones of pastel beige enamel which is perfect for carving scrimshaw. The root is a pleasing light brown in color. Everything is original with no restoration on the tooth. Scrimshaw is a 16th century art form that originated with sailors who etched drawings onto whale teeth and filled in the scratches with ink. This intricate representation of a megalodon shark with gaping jaws and huge sharp teeth was carved and then inked into the real enamel on the flat side (outer side) of the megalodon tooth. This miniature piece of art is signed and dated by the artist, Kelly Kennedy 2005 at the bottom of the seafloor. Kelly Kennedy was renowned as a scrimshaw artist and died in 2008. Presented on a small plastic stand for display.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,750.
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