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Vintage Hawaii Sea-Art Ohana Cultured Ivory Faux Scrimshaw Aloha Tower Lava Rock. a wonderful piece of mid-century style tourist memorabilia: a vintage Sea-Art Ohana "Cultured Ivory" faux scrimshaw sculpture titled "Aloha Tower" (Serial No. AT-1041). Crafted in Hawaii during the peak tourist boom of the 1970s/1980s, this gorgeous display piece beautifully mimics traditional historical maritime art.The sculpture is shaped like a massive sperm whale tooth and features a detailed, fine-line black ink depiction of Honolulu’s iconic Aloha Tower at Pier 9, surrounded by swaying palm trees, harbor walls, and rolling coastal hills. The lower right foreground shows the artist's etched "C.K." signature mark.Material Details:
The piece is made from "Cultured Ivory," which is a vintage composite polymer resin designed to closely replicate the substantial weight, cool feel, natural grain lines, and warm cream hue of authentic whale ivory. It is entirely legal to buy, sell, and ship under wildlife protection acts. The tooth is securely factory-mounted onto a rugged, dramatic chunk of real black Hawaiian volcanic lava rock.Collectors' Note:
This specific specimen is highly collectible because it retains both of its original identifiers: the textured paper string fold-over hangtag outlining the title and serial number, and the original shiny gold/black foil "Made in Hawaii" sticker on the reverse.
