The highlighted object is a vintage "Piggy Back" faux-scrimshaw pin, designed by the artists Rachel and Kirk Badeau under their studio name, Moosup Valley Designs.

Crafting Technique: The piece uses a faux-scrimshaw technique where an original hand-colored etching is cast into a durable resin base to mimic traditional ink-carved ivory or bone.Origin: The Badeaus operated out of Foster, Rhode Island, producing folk-art inspired pins, pendants, and limited-edition wall prints.