Native American / First Nations, Northwest Coast United States, Alaska or Canada, Inupiaq/Inuit people, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A hand carved soapstone sculpture of a bird perched upon a fox head, with a smaller head, perhaps a mouse, under the bird's foot. A stylized statue that conveys balance rather than a definitive scene. The piece is unsigned. Size: 8" L x 7" W x 7.5" H (20.3 cm x 17.8 cm x 19 cm)

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Provenance: private Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA collection

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#181742

Small loss and chip to tail and wings of bird. Surface nicks and abrasions throughout. Natural stone veining and striations. Unsigned.