Authentic Intuit Soapstone CarvingMade in The Canadian ArcticSerpentine / SoapstoneCanada Sealcirca.1958 - 1972Canadian Eskimo ArtIgloo TagCo-op inventory number 10762Carved on undersideWeighs 7.10 pondsMeasures9" long x 6.5" wide x 4.25" tall
This carving is a substantial, display-grade example of traditional intuit stonework. The weight and density of the stone indicate high quality serpentine typical of Nunavut and Nunavik regions. The Igloo Tag sticker confirms it was produced by an Intuit artist and sold through an authorized Canadian co-op between 1950s and 1980s.Authentic Intuit carvings with original Igloo Tags are increasingly sought after. They represent true indigenous artwork - NOT TOURIST REPRODUCTIONS - and each piece is hand-carved, making it one-of-a-kind.
Based purely on the physical traits of this carvingRanking the likely artist based on style.1. Kumwartok Ashoona - strongest match2.Tivi Paningajak - very strong match3. Pauta Saila - possible
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