Two Inuit carved stone bird sculptures. The works are well executed and both are signed / bear signatures and /or inventory numbers. The signature appears to be an Inuit marking. Likely acquired in Canada in the 1970's/1980's. Measures: H 3 1/2" x W 3 3/4" x D 10 1/2" Provenance: From the estate collection of John Stage. Mr. Stage was a well regarded and widely known photojournalist. His work was used in many prominent publications from the 1950's onwards. The following provided courtesy of the Stage Family. As a freelance photojournalist for 38 years, assignments from magazines (Holiday, Life, Look, National Geographic, Travel & Leisure, Town & Country), book publishers and occasional advertising agencies took him to all 50 states and more than 100 foreign countries. He specialized in photo essays which portrayed the people, the land, the

Small sculpture has chip to beak, large has minor nick to tail.