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Canadian Inuit Soapstone Sculpture Figure Atop Walrus

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Canadian Inuit Soapstone Sculpture Figure Atop Walrus

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Description

**Originally Listed At $200**

First Nations, Northwestern Canada, Aleut, Yupik, or Inuit, ca. 1981 CE. A large soapstone carving of an abstract figure's bust upon a walrus, the oversized head is in a traditional parka hood. The underside of the base is presumably etched with the artist's name in Inuktitut script followed by the year, and disc number. Size: 5.5" L x 2.25" W x 9.5" H (14 cm x 5.7 cm x 24.1 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Jane Susskind-Narins collection, New York, New York, USA

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Condition

Scratches and abrasions to verso of head. Chips and nicks to obverse faces. No repairs and in good condition. Base is signed with Inuktitut script and Disc number.

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Canadian Inuit Soapstone Sculpture Figure Atop Walrus

Name: Canadian Inuit Soapstone Sculpture Figure Atop Walrus
SKU: 149033410
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $450

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