Whale Watching at Home

Wed, Apr 14th, 2010  |   Musings 8 Comments

Meet my new friend, a 50cm hand-carved wooden sperm whale, which arrived earlier today from Ogasawara.

sperm whale carving

The carving was specially made by an incredibly talented artist who lives in Ogasawara.

My friend and fellow photographer Douglas Seifert (who’s website has been “under construction” since the inception of the internet) has a carving similar to this one, and there’s a third on its way over to Eric Cheng.

I’ve named my new cetacean companion Scar, in honour of the friendly male sperm whale that I met in Dominica earlier this year.

Now I can go whale watching any time I want!

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  • Ron Silver

    Tony,

    Your carving is very impressive! A truly unique and beautiful rendering of this iconic whale. I know you will treasure and enjoy it for many, many years to come.

    Ron

  • Ron Silver

    Tony,

    Your carving is very impressive! A truly unique and beautiful rendering of this iconic whale. I know you will treasure and enjoy it for many, many years to come.

    Ron

  • Dan Block

    Tony
    Would it be possible for me to order one of these carved wooden Sperm Whales from Ogasawara,& if so,what is the asking price,incl S & H to USA?

    THANK YOU,in advance

    Dan Block
    Gainesville,FL

  • Dan Block

    Tony
    Would it be possible for me to order one of these carved wooden Sperm Whales from Ogasawara,& if so,what is the asking price,incl S & H to USA?

    THANK YOU,in advance

    Dan Block
    Gainesville,FL

  • Jacquelyn Robinson

    Tony
    Would it be possible for me to order one of these carved wooden Sperm Whales from Ogasawara,& if so,what is the asking price,incl S & H to USA?

    jacquelyn.robinson@sap.com

  • http://www.tonywublog.com/ Tony Wu

    Hi Jacquelyn,

    I’m not sure. He made it specially for me. I’ll ask for you and let you know.
    Cheers,

    Tony

  • Cristina Fiumara

    Hi!
    that carved sperm whale is amazing! how could i get one too?
    my boyfriends ADORES sperm whales and that would be an amazing present!
    could you help me?

  • andrew

    hi,
    i too am in amazement at the carving…just wondering what has been used for the eye and teeth