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As a result of my leather carving experience, the technique of repousse' appealed to me because of their similarity in execution and appearance.

Repousse' consists of using various shaped punches and a hammer to bring portion into concavity. The parts brought into relief are worked from the back of the metal and the parts that are concave, or depressed, are worked from the front. The silver jewelry featured here are examples of this direct metal art. It was while working silver in this manner that I began to ponder the possibility of doing repousse' in steel.

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  Coconut shell and mammoth ivory. Walrus ivory in center.
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  Samples of scrimshaw
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  Picture agate in silver
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  Eagle and snake scrimshaw on walrus ivory

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  Silver, Scrimshaw on Mammoth Ivory and Lapis
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  Custom Powder Horn Made for Mountain Man Rendezvous Carved deer antler, scrimshaw on cow horn, walnut, leather and sterling silver
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  Black Onyx, opal and rubies, in sterling silver
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  Collection of Necklaces and Pendants

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  Miscellaneous Antler and Ivory Scrimshaw Pieces
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  Sterling Silver on Macedon Ivory
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  With Gold appliqués and mammoth ivory settings

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  This box is carved of African Antler of undetermined origin.
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  One of a kind chase and repousse sterling silver belt buckle, clover carved in veracite, set in ivory background

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