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Place of Origin: Greenlandic
Greenlandica, Sarak, Greenlandic woman in profile, sculpture in soapstone.
Greenlandica, Sarak, Greenlandic woman in profile, sculpture in soapstone.

Greenlandica, Sarak, Greenlandic woman in profile, sculpture in soapstone.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Greenlandica, Sarak, Greenlandic woman in profile, sculpture in soapstone. 1970/80s. In excellent condition. Signed. Dimensions: H 14.0 cm x L 12.0 cm x W 6.0 cm. Soapstone - also kn...

Category

1970s Folk Art Vintage Greenlandic Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Greenlandica, Taki Petersen. Massive sculpture in soapstone. Hunter and seal
Greenlandica, Taki Petersen. Massive sculpture in soapstone. Hunter and seal

Greenlandica, Taki Petersen. Massive sculpture in soapstone. Hunter and seal

Located in København, Copenhagen

Greenlandica, Taki Petersen. Heavy and massive sculpture in soapstone depicting a hunter and a seal. In excellent condition. Signed and dated 80. Dimensions: H 15.7 cm. x L 13.5 cm.

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1980s Folk Art Vintage Greenlandic Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Inuit Tupilak - Mythological Figurine in Carved Bone, Greenland 1930s
Inuit Tupilak - Mythological Figurine in Carved Bone, Greenland 1930s

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 mythological being/spirit. It has no signature or markings but in was brought home ...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage Greenlandic Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone

Greenlandica, wood sculpture of a male figure. Greenlandic craftsmanship.
Greenlandica, wood sculpture of a male figure. Greenlandic craftsmanship.

Greenlandica, wood sculpture of a male figure. Greenlandic craftsmanship.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Greenlandica, wood sculpture of a male figure. Greenlandic craftsmanship. Hand-carved. From the 1960s. In excellent condition. Dimensions: H 20.0 cm x W 9.0 cm.

Category

1960s Folk Art Vintage Greenlandic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Greenlandica, Figure of a Walrus Made of Soapstone, Approximately 1960/1970s.
Greenlandica, Figure of a Walrus Made of Soapstone, Approximately 1960/1970s.

Greenlandica, Figure of a Walrus Made of Soapstone, Approximately 1960/1970s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Greenlandica, figure of a walrus made of soapstone. Approximately 1960/1970s. In good condition, signs of use. Dimensions: L 12.5 x D 4.0 x H 8.0 cm.

Category

1960s Folk Art Vintage Greenlandic Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Greenlandica. Hand Painted Unique Stoneware Figure, Inuit in Traditional Clothes
Greenlandica. Hand Painted Unique Stoneware Figure, Inuit in Traditional Clothes

Greenlandica. Hand Painted Unique Stoneware Figure, Inuit in Traditional Clothes

Located in København, Copenhagen

Greenlandica. Hand painted unique stoneware figure. Inuit in traditional hunting clothes. circa. 1970s. In perfect condition. Signed illegibly. Dimensions: W 9.0 x H 20.5 cm.

Category

1970s Folk Art Vintage Greenlandic Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Greenlandica, wooden sculpture of a male figure. Greenlandic craftsmanship.
Greenlandica, wooden sculpture of a male figure. Greenlandic craftsmanship.

Greenlandica, wooden sculpture of a male figure. Greenlandic craftsmanship.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Greenlandica, wooden sculpture of a male figure. Greenlandic craftsmanship. Hand-carved. Signed ZA and dated '66 (1966). In excellent condition. Dimensions: H 21.0 cm x D 10.0 cm.

Category

1960s Folk Art Vintage Greenlandic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Greenlandica, wooden sculpture of a hunter in profile. Hand-carved. Mid-20th C.
Greenlandica, wooden sculpture of a hunter in profile. Hand-carved. Mid-20th C.

Greenlandica, wooden sculpture of a hunter in profile. Hand-carved. Mid-20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Greenlandica, wooden sculpture of a hunter in profile. Hand-carved. Mid-20th century. In very good condition. Dimensions: H 12.5 cm x D 8.0 cm x W 7.0 cm.

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Greenlandic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Greenlandica, tupilak in soapstone. Greenland mid-20th century.
Greenlandica, tupilak in soapstone. Greenland mid-20th century.

Greenlandica, tupilak in soapstone. Greenland mid-20th century.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Greenlandica, Tupilak. Traditional, magic Greenlandic figurine carved in soapstone. Greenland mid-20th century. In good condition, with damage to the base (see photo). Dimensions: H...

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Greenlandic Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Grønlandica, Figure of a Wild Duck Made of Soapstone, Approximately 1960/1970s.
Grønlandica, Figure of a Wild Duck Made of Soapstone, Approximately 1960/1970s.

Grønlandica, Figure of a Wild Duck Made of Soapstone, Approximately 1960/1970s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Grønlandica, figure of a wild duck made of soapstone. Approximately 1960/1970s. In good condition, signs of use. Marked. Dimensions: L 7.5 x D 3.0 x H 5.0 cm.

Category

1960s Folk Art Vintage Greenlandic Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Greenlandica, Ortôrak, large sculpture of a lying seal made of soapstone.
Greenlandica, Ortôrak, large sculpture of a lying seal made of soapstone.

Greenlandica, Ortôrak, large sculpture of a lying seal made of soapstone.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Greenlandica, Ortôrak, large sculpture of a lying seal made of soapstone. In good condition with signs of use. Signed and dated 82. Dimensions: Length 30.0 x Hight 10.0 cm x depth 10...

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1980s Folk Art Vintage Greenlandic Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Fish fossil in golden frame from Disco Island, Godthåb fjord in Greenland 50mill
Fish fossil in golden frame from Disco Island, Godthåb fjord in Greenland 50mill

Fish fossil in golden frame from Disco Island, Godthåb fjord in Greenland 50mill

Located in København K, 84

This remarkable fish fossil, elegantly presented in a gilded frame with a deep blue fabric background, originates from the remote and geologically significant Disco Island, located i...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Greenlandic Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Grønlandica, Sarak, Greenlandic hunter in profile, sculpture in soapstone.
Grønlandica, Sarak, Greenlandic hunter in profile, sculpture in soapstone.

Grønlandica, Sarak, Greenlandic hunter in profile, sculpture in soapstone.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Grønlandica, Sarak, Greenlandic hunter in profile, sculpture in soapstone. 1970/80s. In excellent condition. Signed. Dimensions: H 10.5 cm x W 8.0 cm.

Category

1970s Folk Art Vintage Greenlandic Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Greenlandica, collection of seven various bone tools
Greenlandica, collection of seven various bone tools

Greenlandica, collection of seven various bone tools

Located in København, Copenhagen

Greenlandica, a collection of various bone tools, comprising seven pieces in total. Originating from Greenland. Dating back to approximately the 1970s. The largest piece measures:...

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1970s Folk Art Vintage Greenlandic Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Greenlandica, three pieces of soapstone and a black pouch with a keyring.
Greenlandica, three pieces of soapstone and a black pouch with a keyring.

Greenlandica, three pieces of soapstone and a black pouch with a keyring.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Greenlandica, three pieces of soapstone and a black pouch with a keyring. Features a ptarmigan, seal, and hunter. Artists : Nem Paamiut, Josef Josefsen. Signed 76 (ptarmigan) and 20...

Category

20th Century Folk Art Greenlandic Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Greenlandica, soapstone sculpture on a marble base.  Mid-20th C.
Greenlandica, soapstone sculpture on a marble base.  Mid-20th C.

Greenlandica, soapstone sculpture on a marble base. Mid-20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Greenlandica, soapstone sculpture on a marble base. Greenland. Mid-20th century. In excellent condition. Dimensions: L 20.0 cm x H 13.0 cm x W 7.0 cm. Soapstone - also known as Steat...

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Greenlandic Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Greenlandica, Jakob Keke. Sculpture in soapstone.
Greenlandica, Jakob Keke. Sculpture in soapstone.

Greenlandica, Jakob Keke. Sculpture in soapstone.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Greenlandica, Jakob Keke, Kungmiut, East Greenland. Sculpture in soapstone. Approximately from the 1970s. In excellent condition. Label. Dimensions: L 14.5 cm x H 7.5 cm x W 5.5 cm.

Category

1970s Folk Art Vintage Greenlandic Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Greenlandica, old hunter with a seal on his back, sculpture in soapstone.
Greenlandica, old hunter with a seal on his back, sculpture in soapstone.

Greenlandica, old hunter with a seal on his back, sculpture in soapstone.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Greenlandica, an old hunter with a seal on his back. Sculpture in soapstone. Mid-20th century. In good condition with two small chips. Dimensions: H 15.0 cm x W 3.5 cm.

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Greenlandic Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

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Greenlandica, Taki Petersen, lying seal in soapstone. 1977

Greenlandica, Taki Petersen, lying seal in soapstone. 1977

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1970s Folk Art Vintage Greenlandic Decorative Objects

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Greenlandica, Figure of a Seal Carved in Soapstone, circa 1960s-1970s
Greenlandica, Figure of a Seal Carved in Soapstone, circa 1960s-1970s

Greenlandica, Figure of a Seal Carved in Soapstone, circa 1960s-1970s

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Greenlandica, figure of a seal carved in soapstone. circa 1960s-1970s. In good condition, signs of use. Dimensions: L 14.0 x D 4.0 x H 2.5 cm.

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1960s Folk Art Vintage Greenlandic Decorative Objects

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Greenlandica, Tupilak, Figure Carved in Soapstone, Approx. 1960-1970s
Greenlandica, Tupilak, Figure Carved in Soapstone, Approx. 1960-1970s

Greenlandica, Tupilak, Figure Carved in Soapstone, Approx. 1960-1970s

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Greenlandica. Tupilak. Traditional, magic Greenlandic figurine carved in soapstone. Approx. 1960-1970s. In good condition, signs of use. Dimensions: W 4.5 x D 6.0 x H 11.5 cm.

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Greenlandica, Woman Wearing Greenlandic Dress, Approx, 1960s/70s
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Greenlandica. Woman wearing Greenlandic dress. Made of wood and fabric. Approx. 1960s/70s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: W 9.0 x H 29.0 cm.

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Greenlandic Inuit "Tupilak" Folk Art Sculpture in Carved Soap Stone, circa 1950
Greenlandic Inuit "Tupilak" Folk Art Sculpture in Carved Soap Stone, circa 1950

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Greenlandica, figure of catcher carved in soap stone.
Greenlandica, figure of catcher carved in soap stone.

Greenlandica, figure of catcher carved in soap stone.

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Greenlandica, figure of catcher carved in soap stone. Signed "Ludvig Golsen" FR H. Frederikshåb. Ca. 1950 / 60's. Measures: 20 x 7 cm. In good condition, wear.

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Greenlandica, Figure Carved in Soap Stone, 1950s-1960s
Greenlandica, Figure Carved in Soap Stone, 1950s-1960s

Greenlandica, Figure Carved in Soap Stone, 1950s-1960s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Greenlandica, figure carved in soap stone, 1950s-1960s. Measures: 10 x 7,5 cm. In good condition, wear.

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1950s Folk Art Vintage Greenlandic Decorative Objects

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Soapstone