Elegant Inuit Carved Stone Polar Bear lidded box tearing around the edges of

tearing around the edges of the backing paper

1950s work inspired by ancient Cretian image

with some paint loss along the ridges of her carved body and a little cracking to the paint on her udder

though there is a bit of thread loss on the G and B

Elegant Inuit Carved Stone Polar Bear lidded box tearing around the edges ofAnother beautifully minimal Inuit carving, this one reminding me some of the work of Andy Miki (1918 1983; Arviat) in its graceful lines and elongated head (I've included one photo for reference) as well as in the light gray stone. It also shares a spirit I think with small 19th century Inuit tusk carved amulets from the Bering Sea area. To me it really feels as if walking very softly over ice, very gentle, and with a lovely, serene presence. 4 7 16"