Walter Mabry

Walter Mabry

Jackson Mississippi

Scrimshaw

Joined the Guild 1997

Walter does his own carving on both cow and buffalo horn, along with hippopotamus and boars teeth. Antler, bone, Ivory and mother of pearl are also included in the mix of materials he enjoys working with. His designs include old traditional folk art taken from 18th century originals, contemporary designs, wildlife and western art and portraits from some of the famous old masters.

Walters intrest in scrimshaw started while he was an artist/illustrator while in the Marines. In 1970, he began doing scrimshaw on powder horns for himself and friends. By 1990 Walter had extended his work to ivory, horn and teeth.

Walter has been featured in four articles in The Clarion Ledger newspaper, as a gun maker, horner and scrimshander. Walter has received first place awards in both Pennsylvania and Kentucky competitions.

Walter is a member of the Honorable Company of Horners