Eskimo Soapstone Carvings
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
Mid-20th Century Canadian Figurative Sculptures
Soapstone
20th Century Canadian Native American Objects
Soapstone
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Vintage 1970s Folk Art Native American Objects
Soapstone
Late 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Soapstone
Late 20th Century Canadian Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Soapstone
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Soapstone
Mid-20th Century Canadian Tribal Art
Soapstone
Vintage 1980s Danish Figurative Sculptures
Soapstone
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Late 20th Century North American Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Leather, Wood, Paint
Antique 1880s American Native American Native American Objects
Fur
20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Canadian Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects
Stone
Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Cedar
Early 20th Century North American Native American Objects
Natural Fiber
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects
Stone
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
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Stone
- What is soapstone carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A soapstone carving is a sculpture that’s carved from soft stone referred to as soapstone. Soapstone is a metamorphic rock that has a large composition of talc, which is a very soft stone or mineral, making it easy to carve and popular for novices and experienced artists. Shop a collection of soapstone carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify soapstone carvings, hold them up to a light. Soapstone will appear greasy or pearly. You should also see a small amount of light passing through the stone because it is semi-translucent. On 1stDibs, find a collection of soapstone carvings.
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