작품 상세

Large Inuit soapstone sculpture depicting a seated mother holding a child. The composition is carved in a strong, block-like form with rounded contours and simplified facial detailing characteristic of mid- to late-20th-century Arctic carving. The dark stone exhibits subtle speckling and a polished surface. The underside is signed in syllabics and bears an incised inventory number. Faint traces of an old “Eskimo Art” paper label remain visible. Details Medium: Soapstone Subject: Mother and child Dimensions: 12.5 in. high × 10.5 in. wide Signature: Incised syllabics to underside Additional Marks: Inventory number; remnants of old Eskimo Art sticker Origin: Canada (Inuit) Condition: Minor surface abrasions and light handling wear consistent with age; no visible structural damage.