Sparrow and Watermelon Tourmaline Pin/Pendant by Mary Mueller
Description
Sparrow and Watermelon Tourmaline Pin/Pendant This scrimshaw combination pin/pendant is hand carved by Mary Mueller in mammoth ivory and set in silver. The stone is watermelon tourmaline, the entire piece measures 1.5 inches wide and 1.25 inches in height. As a young adult Mary roamed the world going to such places as Europe, Crete, Mexico, and Central America, but Alaska always drew her back.When she was 28, a friend introduced her to the art of scrimshaw, giving her a piece of fossil ivory and an engraving point.At this moment she knew she had found her life’s work.