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Eskimo Soapstone Carvings

Inuit Indigenous Native American Eskimo Signed Stone Carved Walrus Sculpture
Inuit Indigenous Native American Eskimo Signed Stone Carved Walrus Sculpture

Inuit Indigenous Native American Eskimo Signed Stone Carved Walrus Sculpture

By Native American Art

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful soapstone carving of a walrus by the indigenous Inuit People who inhabit parts of the

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Inuit Native American Eskimo Signed Large Stone Carved Tusked Walrus Sculpture
Inuit Native American Eskimo Signed Large Stone Carved Tusked Walrus Sculpture

Inuit Native American Eskimo Signed Large Stone Carved Tusked Walrus Sculpture

By Native American Art

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful soapstone large, heavy carving of a tusked walrus by the indigenous inuit people who

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Inuit Soapstone Figural Sculpture
Inuit Soapstone Figural Sculpture

Inuit Soapstone Figural Sculpture

$995Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.25 in W 6 in D 2 in

Inuit Soapstone Figural Sculpture

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Eskimo figural soapstone carving.

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Inuit Sculpture, Bear Attacking Walrus
Inuit Sculpture, Bear Attacking Walrus

Inuit Sculpture, Bear Attacking Walrus

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 17 in D 5 in

Inuit Sculpture, Bear Attacking Walrus

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A whimsical large Inuit Eskimo carving in soapstone of a Bear holding a rock to throw at 2 Walrus

Category

20th Century Canadian Native American Objects

Materials

Soapstone

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1970's Inuit Eskimo Soapstone carving of a Native American
1970's Inuit Eskimo Soapstone carving of a Native American

1970's Inuit Eskimo Soapstone carving of a Native American

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A 1970's Inuit Eskimo Soapstone carving of a Native American. It nicely done and shows some age.

Category

Vintage 1970s Folk Art Native American Objects

Materials

Soapstone

1981 Inuit or eskimo carving of an owl monogrammed
1981 Inuit or eskimo carving of an owl monogrammed

1981 Inuit or eskimo carving of an owl monogrammed

By M.F.

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice sculpture of an owl's head done in what appears to be soapstone monogrammed MF and dated

Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Inuit Eskimo Stone Carving of Seal
Inuit Eskimo Stone Carving of Seal

Inuit Eskimo Stone Carving of Seal

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H 6 in W 11 in D 3 in

Inuit Eskimo Stone Carving of Seal

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Inuit Eskimo stone carving of seal with original tag. I believe the carver to be C. D. Teen. I

Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Inuit Native American Eskimo Stone Carved Walrus Sculpture with Tusks
Inuit Native American Eskimo Stone Carved Walrus Sculpture with Tusks

Inuit Native American Eskimo Stone Carved Walrus Sculpture with Tusks

By Native American Art

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful soapstone carving of a walrus with tusks by the indigenous Inuit people who inhabit

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Inuit Eskimo Soapstone Bird Sculpture Figure Stone Carving Art Native American
Inuit Eskimo Soapstone Bird Sculpture Figure Stone Carving Art Native American

Inuit Eskimo Soapstone Bird Sculpture Figure Stone Carving Art Native American

Located in Hyattsville, MD

We do not have any information of origin and age of this item, no signature or makers mark that we can discern. This item came from a very high end (mainly mid-cenutry modern estate....

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Modern Pair of Eskimo Soapstone and Tusk Carving Table Sculptures Signed Ekemo
Modern Pair of Eskimo Soapstone and Tusk Carving Table Sculptures Signed Ekemo

Modern Pair of Eskimo Soapstone and Tusk Carving Table Sculptures Signed Ekemo

By R.J. Ekemo

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a gorgeous pair of soapstone and tusk carving table sculptures, depicting

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Inuit Soapstone Sculpture of Eskimo in Parka
Inuit Soapstone Sculpture of Eskimo in Parka

Inuit Soapstone Sculpture of Eskimo in Parka

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Inuit soapstone carving of Eskimo in parka.

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Tribal Art

Materials

Soapstone

Eskimo Soapstone Figurine, 1981, Vintage Inuit Soapstone Carving
Eskimo Soapstone Figurine, 1981, Vintage Inuit Soapstone Carving

Eskimo Soapstone Figurine, 1981, Vintage Inuit Soapstone Carving

Located in Brondby, Copenhagen

Eskimo Soapstone figurine from 1981 - beautiful vintage Inuit soapstone carving in very good

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

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Large Hand Carved Inuit Stylized Figurative Sculpture
Large Hand Carved Inuit Stylized Figurative Sculpture

Large Hand Carved Inuit Stylized Figurative Sculpture

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This handcrafted sculpture was made in Northern Canada by an Inuit artisan in circa 1970. This sculpture is a series of two stylized human figures intermixed with two representations...

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Late 20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Antler

Northwest Coast Totem by Marlin Alphonse
Northwest Coast Totem by Marlin Alphonse

Northwest Coast Totem by Marlin Alphonse

$750

H 13 in W 12 in D 3.5 in

Northwest Coast Totem by Marlin Alphonse

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Colorful Alaskan three figure winged totem. Carved and painted by Marlin Alphonse. Noted on back "purchased by Brad and Hazel Ritter on board Royal Princes, Sitka, Alaska 1986. His n...

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Vintage 1980s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Southwestern Native American Hopi Hand Carved Child Cradle Kachina Katsina Doll
Southwestern Native American Hopi Hand Carved Child Cradle Kachina Katsina Doll

Southwestern Native American Hopi Hand Carved Child Cradle Kachina Katsina Doll

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully hand-painted and decorated Native American Hopi Kachina Katsina doll. We believe this was a child's cradle first Kachina doll. It is hand carved from light wood (likel...

Category

20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Signed Native American Hopi Original Mudhead Kachina Katsina Doll on Stand
Large Signed Native American Hopi Original Mudhead Kachina Katsina Doll on Stand

Large Signed Native American Hopi Original Mudhead Kachina Katsina Doll on Stand

By Native American Art

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully handcrafted/detailed and decorated Native American Hopi Mudhead Kachina doll. Quite an unusually large work. A striking piece overall. Hand painted with leather and pos...

Category

20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Painted Wood Hopi Katsina Kachina Figure '#1'
Painted Wood Hopi Katsina Kachina Figure '#1'

Painted Wood Hopi Katsina Kachina Figure '#1'

$1,600

H 12 in W 6 in D 2.25 in

Painted Wood Hopi Katsina Kachina Figure '#1'

Located in Bradenton, FL

Hopi katsina figures (Hopi language: tithu or katsintithu), also known as kachina dolls, are figures carved, typically from cottonwood root, by Hopi people to instruct young girls an...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Salish Indian Hand-Woven Basket, Straw, Imbricate Design, Canada, 1900
Salish Indian Hand-Woven Basket, Straw, Imbricate Design, Canada, 1900

Salish Indian Hand-Woven Basket, Straw, Imbricate Design, Canada, 1900

By Salish Indians

Located in Montreal, QC

The Salish basket, circa 1900, is finely woven with a stylized imbricate design, the cover has a cutout star design with central knob, there are minor losses to the decoration, parti...

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Straw

Indigenous American West Coast Haida Styled Carved & Polychrome Painted Totem
Indigenous American West Coast Haida Styled Carved & Polychrome Painted Totem

Indigenous American West Coast Haida Styled Carved & Polychrome Painted Totem

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This folk art carved and polychrome painted totem pole is signed by an unknown artist and originated from the United States and dates to 1985 and done in a West Coast Haida style. Th...

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Southwestern Native American Signed Hopi Kachina Katsina Doll in Display Case
Southwestern Native American Signed Hopi Kachina Katsina Doll in Display Case

Southwestern Native American Signed Hopi Kachina Katsina Doll in Display Case

Located in Studio City, CA

Nicely made and displayed. Signed by the artist on the base. Kachina figures are believed to act as messengers between humans and the spirit world. Would be a great addition to any...

Category

20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Historic Laguna Pueblo Large Native American Olla, 1880's
Historic Laguna Pueblo Large Native American Olla, 1880's

Historic Laguna Pueblo Large Native American Olla, 1880's

By Native American Art

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Large Laguna Pueblo Indian Polychrome Olla, circa 1880's. Measures 12 5/8"h x 13"w. Featuring Geometric Designs on the Shoulder and Floral Designs with Fine Line Cross Hatching on...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Clay

Vintage 1970s Hopi Katsina Figure, Kachina Doll, circa 1970s
Vintage 1970s Hopi Katsina Figure, Kachina Doll, circa 1970s

Vintage 1970s Hopi Katsina Figure, Kachina Doll, circa 1970s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage 1970s Hopi Katsina Figure - Kachina Doll, circa 1970s Measures: 7" wide x 6" deep x 14" high The doll shows a few minor losses and cracks - Please review all images ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Columbia River Massive  Pre Contact Carved Stone Nine Effigies Ceremonial Mortar
Columbia River Massive  Pre Contact Carved Stone Nine Effigies Ceremonial Mortar

Columbia River Massive Pre Contact Carved Stone Nine Effigies Ceremonial Mortar

Located in South Burlington, VT

From Native America's Northwest Columbia River area comes this substantial and unique ancient hand carved basalt stone ceremonial bowl or mortar possessing nine (9) human like heads ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Native America...

Materials

Stone

Large Lladro Yupik or Inuit Boy and Girl Affectionately Embracing Figurine
Large Lladro Yupik or Inuit Boy and Girl Affectionately Embracing Figurine

Large Lladro Yupik or Inuit Boy and Girl Affectionately Embracing Figurine

By Lladro

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This very large hand painted porcelain figurine was made by the renowned Llladro company of Spain in circa 1985. The figurine depicts a young Inuit boy and girl affectionately embrac...

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Pipe Idol Sculpture
Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Pipe Idol Sculpture

Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Pipe Idol Sculpture

$3,600Sale Price|47% Off

H 5.5 in W 2.5 in D 3.5 in

Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Pipe Idol Sculpture

Located in South Burlington, VT

From Native America and a collection dating to 1951, comes this unique old hand carved stone human effigy pipe figure idol , likely Hopewell culture with its bun head and ear spool f...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects

Materials

Stone

1950s Ditidaht TOTEM
1950s Ditidaht TOTEM

1950s Ditidaht TOTEM

$6,050

H 24 in Dm 4 in

1950s Ditidaht TOTEM

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Ditidaht First Nation TOTEM by Rick Williams the brother of John T. Williams partnered with other Native carvers to create at tribute to John in the form of a 34' tall red cedar TOTE...

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Vintage 1950s Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Inuit Soapstone Seal Hunter
Inuit Soapstone Seal Hunter

Inuit Soapstone Seal Hunter

$1,800

H 8.67 in W 8.08 in D 4.34 in

Inuit Soapstone Seal Hunter

Located in Mexico City, MX

A Inuit carved dark green soapstone seal hunter. The sculpture is signed and dated 1974 on the bottom by an unidentified artist.

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Carved Soapstone Sculpture of a Seated Inuit Holding a Bone Narwhal Tusk & Fish
Carved Soapstone Sculpture of a Seated Inuit Holding a Bone Narwhal Tusk & Fish

Carved Soapstone Sculpture of a Seated Inuit Holding a Bone Narwhal Tusk & Fish

Located in Nantucket, MA

Carved Black Soapstone of Seated Inuit figure, holding a carved bone Narwhal tusk in one hand and a carved bone fish in the other.

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

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Finding the Right Folk Art for You

Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.

American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

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Questions About Eskimo Soapstone Carvings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2022
    To 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.