Whale's Teeth
Whale's Teeth
Whale's Teeth
Whale's Teeth
Whale's Teeth
Whale's Teeth
Whale's Teeth

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The sculpture was inspired by Dundee’s former whaling industry and based on the idea of scrimshaw decoration. Alistair used images of well-known Dundee icons and historical motifs drawn all over the three tooth forms.
Title

Whale's Teeth

Date

1984

Medium

fibreglass & concrete

Accession number

DD1_DO_S058

Acquisition method

created for Blackness Public Art Programme, funded by Dundee District Council, the Scottish Development Agency and the Scottish Arts Council

Work type

Sculpture

Owner

Dundee District Council

Access

at all times

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Located at

53 Polepark Road, City of Dundee

DD1 5QT