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Greenlandic Inuit "Tupilak" Folk Art Sculpture in Carved Soap Stone, circa 1950
About the Item
- Creator:Inuit (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition with superficial signs of wear.
- Seller Location:Odense, DK
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3793132242922
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