Dolly Varden fish on Fossil Walrus
Zodiac signs drawn by Linda are lasered on Case Knives
Pendants made from Fossil Walrus, Mammoth & Vegetable Ivory
Archangels on Mammoth
Western scenes on Case Knives
This art form dates back to the early Egyptians.
Sailors in the early 19th century carved into whale bones and filled the etched lines with squid ink to contrast with the ivory. This pastime became known as srimshaw.
Whales & walrus are now protected under the marine mammals act, so no by-products can be sold.
In 1976, Linda began what has been her full time career using mammoth, fossil walrus & other ivories as her canvas.
Polar Bears in Northern Lights
Rattlesnake, Horse, Petroglyph, Fossil Walrus with beads