Eskimo Inuit Soapstone Figure

Late 20th Century

2.625" H x 2.875" L x 2.125" W

Hand Carved from Soapstone of a Man Butchering a Walrus with Ivory Knife and Tusks with Makers ID Mary #36478 Inscribed on Bottom of Carving

In Very Good Condition

Inuit soapstone figures (often referred to as "Eskimo" in older terminology, though "Inuit" is the preferred and more accurate term today) are iconic examples of Inuit art from the Arctic regions of Canada (and sometimes Alaska or Greenland). These hand-carved sculptures depict people, animals, hunting scenes, family life, or mythical elements, reflecting the Inuit way of life, environment, and cultural stories.