Inuit Eskimo Art Esquimua Steatite Carving Seal Hunter - 5”x 4" x 1.5”

Description: This Inuit/Eskimo Steatite Carving is a beautiful handmade sculpture that depicts an Inuit man hunting a seal figure made in 1987. The carving is made from steatite, a type of stone that is commonly found in Alaska and Canada. The artist behind this piece is unknown (unable to decipher markings), but it is clear that it was created with great attention to detail and skill. The sculpture measures 5 inches tall by 4 inches wide deep (from seals back to hunters back) and by 1.5 inches and weighs 1.5 pounds. It is a perfect addition to any collection of Inuit Native American art and is sure to be admired by all who see it. The provenance of this piece is not known (possibly Nuu tribe as is the other piece offered), but it is clear that it was created with the utmost care and respect for the Eskimo/Inuit culture. I tried to have the marking read with limited success. The symbols indicate Nuu which could either be the artist name or the region from which the artist lived. Dimenstions: 5” h, 4” x 1.5”, weight 1.5 lbs. This an another figure were purchased from an estate sale dissolving antiques from an exclusive Country Club that was in process of being relocation after acquisition. Therefore, items are listed "As Is" with no returns and are non-refundable. Please see all photos as they are part of the description and ask questions. I am always happy to share what I have found out about each item for sale. Thank you for looking, and happy ebaying! largest sculpture - 5” h, 4” x 1.5” smallest sculpture - 4.5” h, 3” x 2.5” ABOUT the Label: The symbol chosen to represent the authenticity of Inuit-made products was a stylized igloo with the words “Eskimo Art”, or later “Eskimo Art Esqimau”, incorporated in the design of the mark. Thereafter the mark became universally known as the Igloo Tag. Many studies have been commissioned over the years to resolve what came to be known as “the Igloo Tag dilemma,” [3]. DIAND no longer wanted to commit resources to the administration of the tag but they still owned the trademark, and the tag was still in widespread use. Every study also concluded that the tag had considerable value and potential in the global promotion of Inuit art. The dilemma was finally resolved in 2014 when the newly named Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (formerly DIAND, now INAC) began the process of transferring the Igloo Tag program to the newly reconstituted Inuit Art Foundation (IAF), Canada’s Inuit-governed, national organization dedicated to supporting the work of Inuit artists. On March 9, 2017, the IAF took full ownership and control of the trademark. For the first time, the Igloo Tag Trademark is being overseen and managed by Inuit, for Inuit.

Price: 150 USD

Location: Sharpsburg, Georgia

End Time: 2024-12-20T19:23:40.000Z

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