Snake Crimper
Title

Snake Crimper

Date19th Century
Mediumwhale ivory, wood, copper
Dimensions1 3/4 × 1 3/4 × 5 3/4 in. (4.4 × 4.4 × 14.6 cm)
Object number1923.7.26
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionA harp-shaped looped handle of whale ivory carved in the form of a snake; simple wooden handle and plain saddle; fluted whale ivory wheel; copper axle.
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