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Large Inuit Soapstone Sculpture of a Walrus with Tusks by Ragee Kupapik E7837

$1,400
£1,066.59
€1,229.82
CA$1,959.27
A$2,189.16
CHF 1,145.17
MX$26,846.11
NOK 14,633.14
SEK 13,876.09
DKK 9,178.78
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About the Item

Large Inuit soapstone sculpture of a walrus with tusks, the soapstone is in a large-scale size and quite heavy, the tusks are made from a walrus. The figure measures 12" inches wide x 6 1/2" inches high x 4" inches deep. The carving is done by and signed by Kopapek, disc. number E 7.837, for Ragee Kupapik, please see bottom pic. Note: Spelling difference in the name is from Inuit to English. First name: Kuppapik Last name: Ragee Community: Kingnait Sex: M Disc number: E7837 Date born: 01/01/1931.
  • Creator:
    Ragee Kuppapik (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Native American (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950s-1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU141727316503

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