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\n Here on Cape Cod\, we are fortunate to have an abundance of whales in our waters during the summer and spring\, making whale watching a favorite activity for visitors and residents alike. But people have also been \;hunting whales for thousands of years. Norwegians were among the first to hunt whales\, as early as 4\,000 years ago. The Japanese may have been doing so even earlier. \;
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\n Nearly every part of the whale was used. Meat\, skin\, \;blubber\, and organs were eaten as a source of \;protein\, fats\, \;vitamins\, and \;minerals. Baleen was woven into baskets and used as fishing line. In warmer climates\, baleen was also used as a roofing material. Bones were used primarily for toolmaking and carving ceremonial items such as masks. And teeth\, particularly those of the sperm whale\, were made into scrimshaw.
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\n The AFSC is excited to present Becalmed and Homesick: The Heart of \;Scrimshaw\, with Mary Everett-Patriquin of the Cape Cod Maritime Museum.
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\n Scrimshaw \;was a unique art form of the nineteenth century\, made by sailors on whaling ships\, using the teeth of sperm whales. In this Zoom presentation\, Mary will describe how \;scrimshaw \;was made\, the different \;kinds of things sailors \;made\, the types of decoration they \;used\, and the lives of the sailors who made it.
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\n ABOUR MARY EVERETT-PATRIQUIN:
\n Mary Everett-Patriquin holds a Master'\;s degree in Anthropology and Museum Studies from Arizona State University. Her last position was as Assistant Director of a small museum and archaeological site in Phoenix. After moving to the Cape to be closer to family\, she started as the Cape Cod Maritime Museum'\;s Public Programs Coordinator in May of 2019. Although from a land-locked part of the upper Midwest\, she loves Cape Cod and learning about the sea. \;
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\n To register for this program\, please click here: SCRIMSHAW
\n Be sure to include your name\, the names of those who will be joining you\, a phone number\, and the physical address you'\;ll be calling in from. We will send a Zoom link in advance of the program. | \n \n \n \n | \n
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