Scrimshawing: meaning, definitions and examples
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scrimshawing
[ skrim-shaw-ing ]
artwork technique
Scrimshawing refers to the art of carving or engraving on bone, ivory, or shell, typically done by sailors to pass the time at sea. This technique often involves intricate designs and detailed images, which can include everything from nautical scenes to portraits. It is considered a traditional folk art form.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He spent hours scrimshawing a beautiful whale tooth.
- The museum displayed a collection of scrimshawed artifacts.
- Sailors often took up scrimshawing during long voyages.
- Her grandfather was known for his skill in scrimshawing.
- The scrimshawing on that piece is incredibly detailed.
Translations
Translations of the word "scrimshawing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น scrimshawing
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเฅเคฐเคฟเคฎเคถเฅเคเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Scrimshawing
๐ฎ๐ฉ scrimshawing
๐บ๐ฆ ัะบัะธะผัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ scrimshawing
๐ฏ๐ต ในใฏใชใ ใทใงใผ
๐ซ๐ท scrimshawing
๐ช๐ธ scrimshawing
๐น๐ท scrimshawing
๐ฐ๐ท ์คํฌ๋ฆผ์ผ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูุฑูู ุดุงููุฌ
๐จ๐ฟ scrimshawing
๐ธ๐ฐ scrimshawing
๐จ๐ณ scrimshawing
๐ธ๐ฎ scrimshawing
๐ฎ๐ธ scrimshawing
๐ฐ๐ฟ scrimshawing
๐ฌ๐ช scrimshawing
๐ฆ๐ฟ scrimshawing
๐ฒ๐ฝ scrimshawing
Etymology
The term 'scrimshaw' is believed to have originated in the early 19th century, likely derived from the Dutch word 'schrimshander' which means 'to make something using a piece of ivory'. The practice itself is known to have begun much earlier among whalers and sailors, who carved decorative items from the bones and teeth of marine mammals. As they spent long periods at sea, scrimshawing became a means of artistic expression and a way to pass time during long voyages. The materials usedโprimarily whalebone, ivory, and shellโwere often a byproduct of the whale hunting industry. Today, scrimshawing is recognized as an important cultural heritage of maritime communities and is preserved as a form of art.