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Mid-Century Era Inuit Soapstone Carving of a Standing Hunter

$2,495
£1,885.39
€2,177.16
CA$3,486.39
A$3,868.44
CHF 2,026.37
MX$47,437.44
NOK 25,774.75
SEK 24,330.26
DKK 16,236.46
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About the Item

This well executed sculpture is signed by an unknown artist and originated from Canada and dates to approximately 1960 and done in the Mid-Century Inuit style. The sculpture is composed of soapstone and depicts an Inuit hunter with a spear and knife wearing a parka. The sculpture is signed on one foot with the registration number on the other foot.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some light surface wear to the bottoms and edges of the feet as presented in the photos and consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355239142852

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