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Inuit Sculpture, Bear Attacking Walrus

$2,000
$2,50020% Off
£1,527.16
£1,908.9520% Off
€1,738.73
€2,173.4120% Off
CA$2,808.32
CA$3,510.3920% Off
A$3,070.04
A$3,837.5520% Off
CHF 1,624.19
CHF 2,030.2420% Off
MX$36,737.95
MX$45,922.4420% Off
NOK 20,665.47
NOK 25,831.8420% Off
SEK 18,917.15
SEK 23,646.4320% Off
DKK 12,987.23
DKK 16,234.0320% Off

About the Item

A whimsical large Inuit Eskimo carving in soapstone of a Bear holding a rock to throw at 2 Walrus. The tusks of one walrus are likely bone, and the tusks of the other are missing and broken off. To be honest, unless it is raised upside down, it won't be noticed. The piece is monogramed AFF and numbered. It bears a seal, Eskimo Art Esquime Canada. The piece is Soapstone and has numerous minor nicks and surface scratches, please see the detailed photos. It is approximately 17 inches long, 5 inches wide and 6 inches tall.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. The piece is Soapstone and has numerous minor nicks and surface scratches, please see the detailed photos. One Walrus is missing his bone tusks.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Springs, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU835020310002

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