Steno Collection

Stenos shark tooth fossil
Great white shark jaw with fossil shark teeth. Copperplate after Steno 1667. Steno produced a book " Head of a shark dissected" from his dissection of a great white shark caught in

Rough-toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis) small group swimming at depth. Vavaau, Tonga
Rough-toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis) small group swimming at depth. Vava u, Tonga, South Pacific

Rough-toothed dolphin (Steno bredanensis) porpoising, El Hierro, Canary Islands

Folding of rock strata, 1671. Diagram from Danish geologist Nicolaus Stenos Prodromus (1671), showing how rock strata can fold and give different formations

Rough-toothed dolphin skull with ink scrimshaw
Skull of a rough-toothed dolphin, a species that lives deep in tropical waters.The skull, believed to date back to 1850, has been decorated with ink by sailors in scrimshaw

NICOLAUS STENO (1638-1686). Also known as Niels Stensen. Danish geologist, anatomist, and Roman Catholic bishop. Aquatint, 18th century

NICOLAUS STENO (1638-1686). Also known as Niels Stensen. Danish geologist, anatomist, and Roman Catholic bishop. Aquatint, 18th century

1560 Gesner first fossil illustration
Woodcut with old colouring. Gesner " Icones Animalium" publ. Christof Froschover, Zurich, 1560 (also 1558 in Historiae Animalium, Liber IIII)

Nicolaus Stensen
(aka Steno) - Danish medical, physiologist, geologist, priest and bishop in Leyden and elsewhere

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"Unveiling the Secrets of Steno: From Fossils to Scrimshaw" Discovering a steno shark tooth fossil takes us back in time, unraveling the mysteries of ancient marine life. In the depths of Vavaau, Tonga, a small group of rough-toothed dolphins gracefully swim, showcasing their beauty and intelligence. A remarkable find emerges—a rough-toothed dolphin skull adorned with intricate ink scrimshaw. A testament to human creativity and fascination with these majestic creatures. Witness the agility and playfulness of rough-toothed dolphins as they porpoise through the crystal-clear waters of El Hierro, Canary Islands. The folding rock strata from 1671 tells a geological tale that spans centuries—nature's artistry captured in layers upon layers. Once again, we encounter another stunning rough-toothed dolphin skull embellished with delicate ink scrimshaw. Each stroke reveals an artist's devotion to capturing its essence. Multiple sightings unfold before our eyes—rough-toothed dolphin skulls adorned with mesmerizing ink scrimshaw. Each one unique yet connected by their shared allure. As we delve deeper into this captivating world, more exquisite specimens emerge—an endless array of rough-toothed dolphin skulls transformed into works of art through meticulous scrimshaw techniques. These intricately decorated skulls serve as reminders that even in death, these magnificent creatures continue to inspire awe and wonder among humans. Steno has become synonymous with exploration—the exploration of prehistoric oceans through fossils and the exploration of artistic expression through ink scrimshaw on delicate bone structures. Join us on this journey as we uncover the enigmatic world of Steno—the past brought to life through fossils and present-day marvels created by skilled artisans who pay homage to these extraordinary beings.