Mid 20th Century Inuit Sculpture

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This stone carving represents the rich artistic tradition of Inuit sculpture that has been practiced for thousands of years in … Read more This stone carving represents the rich artistic tradition of Inuit sculpture that has been practiced for thousands of years in the Arctic regions of Canada. The indigenous portrait is 7 inches long and with a weight of 858 grams. The piece displays the characteristic stylized facial features and abstract form that are prominent in Inuit art, carved from locally sourced stone. The one featured here is a variety of serpentine. It is a very fine example of Inuit artistic tradition. See less