Inuit Carved Soapstone Animal, in the manner of Andy Miki

Inuit Carved Soapstone Animal, in the manner of Andy Miki

$95.00
{{option.name}}: {{selected_options[option.position]}}
{{value_obj.value}}

I have a suspicion that this wonderful abstracted animal is a piece by Andy Miki (1918-1982), widely acclaimed carver from Arviat, NU renowned for his abstract, simplified animal sculptures--a couple examples of which I've included at end of photos--which are quite distinct from most other Inuit carvings. I can find no examples of his syllabic signature to compare this one to, but everything about it suggests his work to me--in which case I am selling it as quite a bargain price. I just fell in love with the essential, pared down form of it, and especially the head--suggestive of many animals at once but none in literal form. Really a wonderful piece,  which is also quite a satisfying thing to wrap ones hand around. Just shy of 5" long, 2 3/4" tall, 1 3/4" wide. There is a darker area on the back, perhaps from an old sticker, but which has permanently darkened the stone. Otherwise, great condition. Signed in syllabics with disk number on the underside.

Show More Show Less