Name/Title

Whale Tooth

Entry/Object ID

2025.04.01.04

Description

Whale Tooth acquired on whaleship from travelling from Portugal to New Bedford, MA.

Context

Antonio DaSilva saved this tooth from his trip on a whaleship from Portugal to America. Mr. DaSilva was a resident of Bristol and Warren. He died December 29, 1982.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Mary Daignault

Made/Created

Time Period

20th Century

Notes

Found in 1915

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

teeth (animal components)

Dimensions

Length

5 in

Material

whale tooth

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Antonio DaSilva

Related Places

Place

State/Province

Massachusetts

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Place

* Untyped Place

Portugal

Continent

Europe

Provenance

Notes

Given by the original owner's daughter, Mary Daignault

Exhibition

Scrimshaw

Create Date

April 1, 2025

Update Date

June 25, 2025