Scrimshaw is one of the few truly original North American forms of art. Dating back almost 2000 years, it is the practice of etching on animal bones, a part of First Nations culture that was later embraced by European sailors. It is, fundamentally, a means of telling stories and as an art form that crosses cultures and records for posterity the daily lives and experiences of others, this craft is the basis for The Scrimshaw Project. All text & photos by Daniel Sekulich.
