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"Penguin" - Steatite Stone Hand Carved Sculpture, St. Lawrence Island Eskimo Art
Dynamic steatite stone sculpture of a standing penguin. The sculpture proposes a minimalist, abstracted style, with its steatite (soapstone) depicting a natural green and brown color.
Condition: Minor chips on sculpture (see photos)
Statue: 17"H x 9"W x 4"D
- Creation Year:1970s
- Dimensions:Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)
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- Condition:Some deep chips minimized or filled with wax. Minor abrasions cleaned and smoothed and wax polish to surface.
- Gallery Location:Soquel, CA
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