About Us
Ancient Ivories Studios has been producing handmade Fossil Ivory wearables, knives and accessories since 1968, and has a broad, very satisfied base of repeat customers.
Each piece is handmade in our studio by our studio craftsman, Marvin M. Cohen. As always, each piece is signed. Marvin is widely recognized as one of America's leading scrimshanders, as well as a creative designer specializing in custom and semi-custom knifemaking, jewelry wearables and objects that illustrate traditional Bering Sea Native American tales and myths,reinterpret ancient shamanistic images, and translate the spiritual aspects of earth, water and sky into meaningful and personal contemporary wearables. His wearable pieces combine strong images with powerful mythology; his etchings reflect authentic traditional nautica and eloquent portraiture.
Made with Fossil Ivory, precious metals, exotic Damascus steels and many-layered Japanese mokume gane, his designs for knives, writing instruments and tableware translate everyday objects into strong and personally special works of art, that will be treasured during a lifetime of use, and handed down as precious heirlooms to future generations.
A number of his works can be found in museums such as the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum, Sag Harbor, New York, and the Nantucket Historical Society, Nantucket, Mass. Many of his works are represented in private, governmental and corporate collections in Europe, Japan and Australia, as well as in numerous private collections within the U.S.
His works have been shown in prestigious galleries such as the Aries East Gallery, Brewster, Cape Cod, The American Spirit Gallery in the Watergate, Washington, D.C., and the Capricorn Gallery in Bethesda, Md., (as well as many others).
Marvin is a juried member of the Michigan Guild of Craftsmen, Ohio Designer-Craftsmen, and the the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. He is a member of the International Ivory Society, teaches scrimshaw, ivory carving, gold- and silversmithing and knifemaking.
Our jewelry is dedicated to the design and reinterpretation of ancient spiritual images for the modern context, to enable you to share in the pleasures of wearing these enduring works of art.
Our fossil ivory knives, both custom and semi-custom, are classically designed and allow you to choose your own personalization.
Our desk and table accessory designs are unique, copyrighted, and quickly become cherished heirlooms.
Ancient Ivories Studios has chosen Fossil Ivories as its exclusive medium because only ivory, amongst all of natures materials is changed by the personal chemistry of the wearer, and retains the wearer's imprint. It has been recognized as the most personally significant material since the dawn of time.
As an added option, you may send us a picture of your choice (e.g. your own boat, power or sail, wildlife, etc.) for a commission price quote. Our pieces are unique treasures created especially for the prospective wearer. Want to help us design your scrimshaw piece? Whether it's a fossil ivory Amulet or Talisman, Scrimshaw jewelry, personalized scrimshaw knife, Fossil Ivory Wedding or Commitment Band, Pendant, Brooche, scrimshaw sailor's Knife, Sterling Silver and scrimshaw Box, Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Teeth, or Sterling Silver and Ivory scrimshaw Spoons and Tableware, just email us and we will work with you for a very personal piece you'll love to use or wear!
All items chosen with Registered Sperm Whale Ivory will come with a Registration Certificate containing the Department of Commerce registration number. Sperm Whale Ivory sold only in intrastate commerce to clients with Maryland addresses.
Please note: International customers are responsible for all taxes, duties and fees required by their customs services, which are levied once the package reaches your country. Additional charges for customs clearance must be borne by you; Ancient Ivories Studios has no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; the Buyer should contact his/her local customs office for further information.
Each piece is handmade in our studio by our studio craftsman, Marvin M. Cohen. As always, each piece is signed. Marvin is widely recognized as one of America's leading scrimshanders, as well as a creative designer specializing in custom and semi-custom knifemaking, jewelry wearables and objects that illustrate traditional Bering Sea Native American tales and myths,reinterpret ancient shamanistic images, and translate the spiritual aspects of earth, water and sky into meaningful and personal contemporary wearables. His wearable pieces combine strong images with powerful mythology; his etchings reflect authentic traditional nautica and eloquent portraiture.
Made with Fossil Ivory, precious metals, exotic Damascus steels and many-layered Japanese mokume gane, his designs for knives, writing instruments and tableware translate everyday objects into strong and personally special works of art, that will be treasured during a lifetime of use, and handed down as precious heirlooms to future generations.
A number of his works can be found in museums such as the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum, Sag Harbor, New York, and the Nantucket Historical Society, Nantucket, Mass. Many of his works are represented in private, governmental and corporate collections in Europe, Japan and Australia, as well as in numerous private collections within the U.S.
His works have been shown in prestigious galleries such as the Aries East Gallery, Brewster, Cape Cod, The American Spirit Gallery in the Watergate, Washington, D.C., and the Capricorn Gallery in Bethesda, Md., (as well as many others).
Marvin is a juried member of the Michigan Guild of Craftsmen, Ohio Designer-Craftsmen, and the the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. He is a member of the International Ivory Society, teaches scrimshaw, ivory carving, gold- and silversmithing and knifemaking.
Our jewelry is dedicated to the design and reinterpretation of ancient spiritual images for the modern context, to enable you to share in the pleasures of wearing these enduring works of art.
Our fossil ivory knives, both custom and semi-custom, are classically designed and allow you to choose your own personalization.
Our desk and table accessory designs are unique, copyrighted, and quickly become cherished heirlooms.
Ancient Ivories Studios has chosen Fossil Ivories as its exclusive medium because only ivory, amongst all of natures materials is changed by the personal chemistry of the wearer, and retains the wearer's imprint. It has been recognized as the most personally significant material since the dawn of time.
Personalization
Most of our items can be personalized at no extra charge! Want to help us design your scrimshaw piece? Whether it's a fossil ivory Amulet or Talisman, Scrimshaw jewelry, personalized scrimshaw knives, Fossil Ivory Wedding or Commitment Band, scrimshaw sailor's Knife, Sterling Silver and scrimshaw Box, Scrimshaw Sperm Whale's Tooth, or Sterling Silver and Ivory scrimshaw Spoons and Tableware, just email us and we will work with you for a very personal scrimshaw piece you'll love to use or wear!Please note: We reserve the right to limit quantities. Let us produce an original and compelling scrimshaw etching of your favorite scene on any of our pieces - animals, portraits, scrimshaw ship's portraits (including your own boat!), landscapes, flowers, etc. From scrimshaw jewelry to scrimshaw whole Sperm Whale Teeth - We handcraft and even personalize any piece with a scrimshaw name or initials along with the design of your choice. Just email us at aistudios@comcast.net and let us know your special needs!As an added option, you may send us a picture of your choice (e.g. your own boat, power or sail, wildlife, etc.) for a commission price quote. Our pieces are unique treasures created especially for the prospective wearer. Want to help us design your scrimshaw piece? Whether it's a fossil ivory Amulet or Talisman, Scrimshaw jewelry, personalized scrimshaw knife, Fossil Ivory Wedding or Commitment Band, Pendant, Brooche, scrimshaw sailor's Knife, Sterling Silver and scrimshaw Box, Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Teeth, or Sterling Silver and Ivory scrimshaw Spoons and Tableware, just email us and we will work with you for a very personal piece you'll love to use or wear!
Largest Selection
We offer the largest selection of fossil ivories anywhere! Including fossil walrus (including rare blue walrus), fossil oosik, legal registered sperm whale (sperm whale ivory can be sold and shipped only within the state of Maryland), mammoth (including rare blue mammoth), the widest selection of natural fossil ivory colors, and most extensive selection of scrimshaw items on the web! None of our ivory is contemporary, and not a single animal has been killed, culled, or otherwise harmed to produce our fossil ivories. Ancient Ivories Studios offers the only perfect, ecologically-sound, humane way to own and wear warm, wonderful and enduring ivory.All items chosen with Registered Sperm Whale Ivory will come with a Registration Certificate containing the Department of Commerce registration number. Sperm Whale Ivory sold only in intrastate commerce to clients with Maryland addresses.
Please note: International customers are responsible for all taxes, duties and fees required by their customs services, which are levied once the package reaches your country. Additional charges for customs clearance must be borne by you; Ancient Ivories Studios has no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; the Buyer should contact his/her local customs office for further information.
