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

$200
£151.18
€173.73
CA$278.50
A$309.82
CHF 162.41
MX$3,785.91
NOK 2,068.10
SEK 1,946.83
DKK 1,296.81
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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 12.8 cm x W 5.5 cm. Soapstone - also known as Steatite - is a metamorphic rock that consists primarily of talc.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Diameter: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th C.
  • Condition:
    Minor structural damages.
  • Seller Location:
    København, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1041236243452

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