Item 8
Hand Carved Inuit Soap Stone Figure
Sold
$125
Starting Bid: $100
Est.
$300 - $600
Live Auction
March 12, 2025 Live Auction Event
Offered here for your consideration is a hand carved Inuit Soap Stone figure. A finely carved soap stone figure of an Inuit hunter striding off on a mission to spear the next meal. Bundled against the cold and bearing a heavy pack, he perseveres to provide sustenance for home and hearth. A very nice carving for your decor or collection, bid now!
MAKER:  Signed Mark Parkinson (Inuit, 1927-2010).
APPROX AGE: Vintage (1930s to 1970s) to Fairly Modern (meaning 1980s or newer). 
SIZE: Measures approximately 4 1/2 inches front to back x 3 1/2 inches wide x 8 1/2 inches tall.
CONDITION: The wooden spear shaft is missing the spear head, but otherwise average to good for its age with normal wear and minor imperfections expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regard to condition.
HANDLING: There will be a $12 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.
Location
Casa Grande, AZ
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