scrimshaw

• Arte o artesanía de tallar o grabar diseños en barbas de ballena, hueso de ballena o colmillos de morsa, practicado históricamente por balleneros estadounidenses.

A noun referring to the art or craft of carving or engraving designs on whalebone, whale ivory, or walrus tusk, historically practiced by American whalers.

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   The art or craft of carving or engraving designs on whalebone, whale ivory, walrus tusk, or similar materials, traditionally practiced by American whalers.

   Escrimshaw (grabado en marfil de ballena)

   • The museum displayed a beautiful piece of scrimshaw from the 19th century.
   • Whalers often created scrimshaw to pass the time on long voyages.
   • He collects antique scrimshaw, especially pieces with detailed ship engravings.