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Inuit carvings of man and bird

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Inuit stone carving of man holding a seal. Eskimo art label on bottom with number inscribed, "11502" as well as Inuit symbols. Very good condition. 4 3/4" length x 4 3/8". *Attributed to Elijah Tullauja Nappatu from the Purvirnituq community in Artic Quebec. Second carving - Inuit stone carving of bird. Inuit symbols or letter inscribed on bottom. Condition - appears to have a shallow chip to beak or could be a carving flaw. 2 3/4" height. Circa 1960s.*Attributed to Tuna Iquliq of Baker Lake, however, the appearance of the stone on this bird carving does not resemble the stone found in her work (*Attribution remarks courtesy of Bob Selley, Inuit Gallery of Vancouver).

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