This exquisite lightship crossbody basket , handwoven by local basket maker Chin Manasmontri in a unique round shape, features a round prehistoric woolly mammoth ivory plaque set against ebony wood, adorned with contemporary scrimshaw by local artist and native Morgan Sayle. This basket comes with an attached black leather braided strap and is lined with a velour insert, complete with a side pocket for convenient storage of your belongings. A secure closure is provided by a mammoth ivory peg. The basket is also signed and dated by the basket maker on the backside.
The scrimshaw on the front showcases a snowy oil, one of Nantucket's many unique birds that are often seen gracing Nantucket's dunes by Great Point Lighthouse . Executed in a stunning traditional style with black and white ink, this piece is additionally signed by the artist and dated with the year.
We do offer custom order requests for our baskets and clutches. If you have an idea in mind please contact us through our Contact Page and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
Outside Dimensions: 6.5" x 2"
Inside Dimensions: 6.5" x 2"
Please note that all jewelry and scrimshawitems are handcrafted to order and may require 2-4 weeks for delivery. If you have custom scrimshaw art requests or need a rush order, kindly reach out to us through our Contact Page, and we'll respond within 24 hours.
Please note our return policy, which allows exchanges for store credit only. Please be aware that this policy excludes scrimshaw and other custom items, as they cannot be exchanged for store credit. For more information please read our return policy page.
