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Inuit Bone Sculpture

Inuit Fossilized Whale Bone Sculpture #13
Located in Bradenton, FL
Inuit fossilized whale bone sculpture. Unique whale vertebrae with hand carved depiction of a ship.
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Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Bone

Inuit Fossilized Whale Bone Sculpture #13
Inuit Fossilized Whale Bone Sculpture #13
H 7.25 in W 9.25 in D 1.75 in
Inuit Fossilized Whale Bone Sculpture #12
Located in Bradenton, FL
Inuit fossilized Whale Bone sculpture. Unique Vertebrae carved with the image of a native Eskimo
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Antique 19th Century North American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

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
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Early 20th Century Canadian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Inuit Tupilak - Mythological Figurine in Carved Bone, Greenland 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual miniature Inuit Tupilak in hand-carved bone or tooth (5.2x2x3.5 cm). It depicts a cat-like
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Vintage 1930s Greenlandic Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bone

Inuit Artist George Noah Soapstone Sculpture "the Seal Hunter" Rankin Inlet
By George Noah
Located in Oakland, CA
Soapstone figure sculpture by Inuit artist George Noah of Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada on the
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2010s Canadian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

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Soapstone

Huge Prehistoric Fossilised Whale Bone
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Standing at over 120cm (47 inches) tall, this rare prehistoric fossilised whale bone is a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Mounted Objects

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Metal

Huge Prehistoric Fossilised Whale Bone
Huge Prehistoric Fossilised Whale Bone
H 47.64 in W 24.41 in D 14.18 in
Two Pre Inuit Thule Culture Bone Tool Handles
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Two carved bone tool Handles from the Pre-Inuit Thule Culture in all original condition. Probable
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Antique 17th Century Tribal Tribal Art

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Bone

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
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20th Century Canadian Native American Objects

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Soapstone

Fisherman & his Catch
Located in Clinton Township, MI
sculpture (done with bone, ivory, wood or stone) depicting their traditional way of life. Inuit people have
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Early 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Fisherman & his Catch
Fisherman & his Catch
H 6.5 in W 4 in D 3 in
Simanek Sagiatuk Stone Walrus, Lake Harbour / Kimmirut, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inuit art sculpture carver from the Lake Harbour community. He used to work mostly with serpentine, a
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Animal Sculptures

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Serpentine

Sea Spirit
Located in San Francisco, CA
Around the Form: Inuit Sculpture and Prints, Agnes Etherington Art Centre Queen's University New
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Prints

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Other Medium

Sea Spirit
Sea Spirit
H 12 in W 16.75 in D 0.01 in

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Fossilized Carved Whale Vertebrae #16
Located in Bradenton, FL
Natural weathered fossilized Carved Whale Vertebrae. One section / specimen. Possibly sperm whale. Likely 19th century. Carving of an animal on the front, center of the vertebrae.
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20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Bone

Fossilized Carved Whale Vertebrae #16
Fossilized Carved Whale Vertebrae #16
H 3 in W 13.5 in D 11.75 in
Late 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture "Le Grand Jockey" Signed I. Bonheur
By Isidore Jules Bonheur
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or study with this large antique bronze sculpture. Created in France circa 1880, and signed by French sculptor Isidore Bonheur, the sculpture is set on a green mar...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Equestrian Bronze Figurative Racehorse and Jockey Sculpture Statue
Located in Miami, FL
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Antique Fitted French Tack Cabinet Original Finish Possible Bookcase late 1800's
Located in Chicago, IL
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"Brot" French Hotel Vanity Mirror with Light by S.G.D.G.
By S.D.G.
Located in New York, NY
A Brot hotel vanity mirror with integrated light made by S.G.D.G. France, circa 1930. Features original nickel plate, with wall mount on a ball and socket base. Signed, Le Mirophar ...
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Early 20th Century French More Mirrors

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Nickel

Native Nootka Totem by Rick Williams, 2 Foot
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Rick Williams (Nootka / Nuu-chah-nulth, b. 1955). 2 Foot Red Cedar Seattle Pole" painted wood sculpture hand carved by Rick Williams and signed with title on verso of pole. A wonderf...
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20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects

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Midnight Wolf: A Limited Edition Clarence Mills Signed Haida Inuit Print
Located in Alamo, CA
"Midnight Wolf" is a framed signed limited edition abstract inuit native people's work by Northwest Coast Haida artist Clarence Mills. The print depicts a stylized wolf howling at th...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Animal Prints

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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.
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Inuit Soapstone Seal Hunter
Inuit Soapstone Seal Hunter
H 8.67 in W 8.08 in D 4.34 in
Yupik Yup'ik Native American Alaska Carved Polychrome Wood Anthropomorphic Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic and somewhat playful mask by the Yup'ik (Yupik) aboriginal, indigenous people of South-Western & South Central Alaska. The Yup'ik people, who are related to the Inuit peo...
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Midcentury Carved Inuit TOTEM in Birch with Circular Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in New York, NY
This handcrafted birchwood totem offers a stylized depiction of an inuit man. The facial features, consistent with native carving of this region, recall the style of Japanese kabuki ...
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Collection of (3) American Eskimo Children's Toys Two of Which are Identified
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection of (3) Native American Eskimo Toys. The kayaker in the middle is signed, "Andre Boucher", who was flat-plane woodcarver – trained at Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec. He was k...
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Pacific Northwest Coast Carved Cedar Killer Whale Rattle
Located in Nantucket, MA
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Early 1900's French Hand-Carved Walnut Three-Piece Sideboard Server Cupboard
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful flowery design French hand-carved cabinet server. This walnut sideboard is a great example of the high level of workmanship that was displayed in Europe around the turn o...
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Two Eskimo Inuit Carvings Youtie Sudloo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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Greenlandic Inuit "Tupilak" Folk Art Sculpture in Carved Soap Stone, circa 1950
By Inuit
Located in Odense, DK
Large and wonderful Inuit ´Tupilak´ figure made in Greenland in the 20th century. The figure is cut
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Vintage 1950s Greenlandic Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Inuit Antique Whale Bone Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Antique Inuit Whale bone Sculpture. Very Unique Inuit unsigned sculpture. The artist utilized the
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Inuit Antique Whale Bone Sculpture
Inuit Antique Whale Bone Sculpture
H 20.25 in W 25.5 in D 8 in
Inuit Fossilized Whale Bone Sculpture #14
Located in Bradenton, FL
Inuit fossilized whale bone sculpture. Unique whale vertebrae with image of a native Eskimo hunter
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Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Inuit Soapstone Sculpture of a Hunter in Kayak
By Inuit
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Soapstone and bone sculpture of an Inuit hunter travelling by kayak. Kayaks are a technology
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Inuit Whale Bone Sculpture, circa 1970a
Located in Toronto, ON
A hand carved and crafted whale bone sculpture of two birds in flight. The base is antler and the
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Tribal Art

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Bone

Mating Walrus Inuit Eskimo Carving
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A quite delightful Eskimo or Inuit carving of what appear to be mating walrus. The tusks are bone
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20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures

Inuit Arctic Region Folk Art Bone Hand Carved Doll Puppet Child's Toy
By Inuit
Located in Studio City, CA
A curious, little hand carved from bone (likely caribou and/or antler) Inuit toy doll with movable
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20th Century Canadian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone

Inuit Fossilized Bone Carving
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely Fossilized Bone Inuit Carving. It has been mounted on a substantial Oak base. Sculpture
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20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Inuit Fossilized Bone Carving
Inuit Fossilized Bone Carving
H 16 in W 16.5 in D 10.5 in
Inuit Whale Bone Vertebrae Hand Carved Two Sided Signed Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible Inuit whale bone vertebrae hand carved two sided signed sculpture, circa 1980s. The
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Inuit Tupilak Alaska Native American Eskimo Bone Carved Totem with Walrus
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Located in Studio City, CA
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Large Hand Carved Inuit Hunter Native American Kayak
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Large over 30 inches long, handmade Inuit Eskimo hunter travelling in a kayak. It has a hide
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Large Mcm Walrus Carving / Sculpture in Teak by Isaac Koyuk
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Mid-Century Modern walrus carving / sculpture in teak by Inuit artist Isaac Koyuk
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Nalenik Temela Stone Walrus, Lake Harbour / Kimmirut, Signed 1974
By Nalenik Temela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inuit of the territory of Nunavut and the Nunavik and Nunatsiavut regions of Quebec and Labrador
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Animal Sculptures

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Serpentine

Nalenik Temela Dueling Stone Walrus - Lake Harbour / Kimmirut Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inuit of the territory of Nunavut and the Nunavik and Nunatsiavut regions of Quebec and Labrador
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Museum Style Artifact Cased Collection
Located in Bridgeport, CT
case. Several historic and Prehistoric Inuit and Thule Culture (1200-1600 A.D.) items are predominant
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Antique 16th Century Primitive Natural Specimens

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Museum Style Artifact Cased Collection
Museum Style Artifact Cased Collection
H 1 in W 20.25 in D 14.25 in
Inuit Dancing Caribou by Pitsiula Michael, Canada, 1986
By Pitsiula Michael
Located in Quechee, VT
Inuit master carving of a dancing caribou in noble serpentine and caribou bone by Pitsiula Michael
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20th Century Canadian Tribal Sculptures

Materials

Serpentine

Beluga Whale by Inuit Artist Josephie Padluq, Canada 1976
Located in Quechee, VT
This fine sculpture, "Playful Beluga Whale", in carved and polished green serpentine, is by Inuit
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Folk Art Sculptures

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Inuit Bone Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of inuit bone sculpture on 1stDibs. A piece of inuit bone sculpture — often made from bone, stone and serpentine — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of inuit bone sculpture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of inuit bone sculpture, those designed in mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made object in our assortment of inuit bone sculpture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Nalenik Temela are consistently popular.

How Much is a Inuit Bone Sculpture?

A piece of inuit bone sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $948, while the lowest priced sells for $525 and the highest can go for as much as $11,054.
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    Inuit sculptures are made out of soapstone or serpentine. These deposits are found in the Arctic and range from black to light green. You can shop a collection of Inuit art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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