Featured Ed Milligrock Scrimshaw - Protect from Future Damage

According to the information on the web, Ed Milligrock (1953-2003) was an Inupiat carver and scrimshaw artist and had lived on Little Diomede Island, Alaska. He began learning the art of walrus ivory carving from his father, Dwight. He specialized in carved jewelry. He perished in a house fire. (This information was from his obituary)

I acquired a damaged highly polished bone piece of his work. It is signed. It is 3 1/2 inches tall and 2 1/2 inches on the long side. Unfortunately, it has a large crack that bisects the signed side. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to prevent further cracking?

Also I attached a couple of photos of an unsigned soap stone carving that has a damaged foot and deep scratches. Probably tourist tat, but I thought he was very nice.

 

.. He began learning the art of walrus ivory carving.........

so, not bone..



the crack goes all the way thru....there's nothing you can do about it. !

It should not crack further because the stress has been released..

 

Love the soapstone and would gladly add him to my small collection.

 

He is adorable, I agree. Sorry he has moved in with me.

 

He is very cute, and a nice impression.

I'm sure he is good company.

 

Cabinets filling up, but I love a good rock.