Inuit Stone Carving Of Mother And Child - Feb 15, 2015 | Louis J. Dianni, Llc In Fl
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Inuit stone carving of mother and child
Inuit stone carving of mother and child
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Description

Description:
Carved stone Eskimo mother holding her child, outstretched in her arms like an offering. There is a carving on the bottom that reads E5244. Grayish-green colored stone,Inuit first half 20th century.

Material:
Stone

Maker/Artist:
Inuit school

Date:
First half 20th century

Provenance:
n/a

Size of Artwork:
H. 9 x W. 6 x D. 7 in

Weight (LBS)
10

Condition:
Some aged marking on the body of the piece

History:
Since the early 1950s, when Inuit art still had a "primitive" or naïve look, most Inuit artists have adopted a stylistic approach deeply rooted in naturalism. Their works often appear more refined, especially over the past decade or so, when many artists have developed a preference for highly polished sculpture.
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Inuit stone carving of mother and child

Estimate $125 - $225
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Starting Price $60
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