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Sculpture Native Alaskan (83541)

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art Start Price:140.00 USD Estimated At:280.00 - 600.00 USD
Sculpture Native Alaskan   (83541)
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Made of soapstone, tribal signature & numbered E91109. Inuit art refers to artwork produced by Inuit people, that is, the people of the Arctic previously known as Eskimos, a term that is now often considered offensive outside Alaska. Historically, their preferred medium was walrus ivory, but since the establishment of southern markets for Inuit art in 1945, prints and figurative works carved in relatively soft stone such as soapstone, serpentinite, or argillite have also become popular. (Wikipedia) 7.75" x 11.5". Weight 7.2 Lbs. Ben-Tcahvtchavadze Collection of Ontario, Canada

Date: c1981
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State: Alaska