Inuit Soapstone Carving Of Man Carrying Seal, Signed poems from 1909-1999

from 1909-1999

Walnut is 1 1/4" across

handles hanging down

Good for holding while contemplating the meaning of the universe

Inuit Soapstone Carving Of Man Carrying Seal, Signed poems from 1909-1999Another wonderful Inuit carving full of nuance and depth. The detailed carving of the hands and cuffs of the figure directs focus there to his heart, really where he grips the seal he is carrying on his back in a manner that makes it hard to know where one ends and the other begins. For me this beautifully executed small carving carries all the gravity of a pieta, and evokes a similar feeling of reverence. 4 3 8" tall x 2 1 2" wide x 1 7 8" deep. The