20th C. Inuit Soapstone Seal – Signed Joeley Siakuluk- Lot 240, Auction 11/30/2020
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20th C. Inuit Soapstone Seal – Signed Joeley Siakuluk- Lot 240, Auction 11/30/2020

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Native American/First Nations, Canada, Inuit culture, signed by Joeley Siakuluk (sometimes Jolie Siakuluk, active now), ca. late 20th century CE. A beautiful mottled grey and black soapstone seal, carved as if resting on the ice, its body slightly raised at the neck. Signed on the underside by the artist. Size: 6″ W x 2.2″ H (15.2 cm x 5.6 cm)

Condition: Nose is scratched; otherwise in nice condition with light signs of wear commensurate with age. Signature incised on underside.

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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