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Vintage Cape Dorset Inuit Stone Carving of a Seal, Unsigned, Canada, C.1960's

$665
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£494.65
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€579.13
€827.3430% Off
CA$927.90
CA$1,325.5730% Off
A$1,038.35
A$1,483.3530% Off
CHF 542.18
CHF 774.5430% Off
MX$12,765.40
MX$18,236.2830% Off
NOK 6,840.18
NOK 9,771.6830% Off
SEK 6,436.57
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DKK 4,320.79
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About the Item

Vintage Cape Dorset Inuit soapstone (also called Steatite) carving of a seal - featuring fine simplified carving and details accentuating the form of the animal - unsigned - Canada - circa 1960's. Excellent vintage condition - minor scuffs and scratches - no loss - no damage - no restoration - signs of age and use. Size / Dimensions - Small - 3" (7.6 cm.) x 1 3/4" (4.5 cm.) x 1 1/2" (3.8 cm.) High.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960-1969
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chatham, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7265230478332

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