Description:

First Nations / Native American, Canadian Arctic, Inuit, ca. 1950s to 1960s CE. An excellent, carved soapstone figure of a seated figure with both legs stretched out in front of him, slightly raised at the knee, but with both heels on the ground, perhaps in the act of ice fishing. Wearing a heavy hooded one-piece snowsuit and tall boots, the hefty character bends both arms at his elbows in front of his thick torso and holds a cylindrical object. His visage presents with two petite incised eyes, a sharp nose, a full lipped mouth in a slight smile surrounded by faint marionette lines, and an arched brow, all framed by a thin insulated trim of his hood. Adorned in deep shades of dark grey and black with white striations, this sculpture is a remarkable example from Inuit culture! Size: 7" L x 6" W x 7.25" H (17.8 cm x 15.2 cm x 18.4 cm)

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-John Richardson collection, Massachusetts, USA; ex-Private Museum (as per consignor)

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#160674

  • Condition: Legs and feet have been repaired from multiple pieces with some visible break lines and painted black in areas. Chip to trim of hood and nicks/chips throughout with some abraded areas. Otherwise, very nice with excellent detail.

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