Up for bid/purchase: Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic vintage Canadian Inuit stone carving of a seal resting on the water. This elegant piece originates from the remote community of Sanikiluaq on the Belcher Islands in Hudson Bay, Canada.
Crafted in 1974, this sculpture is a wonderful example of mid-70s Canadian Arctic miniature art, boasting smooth, stylized fluid lines and a highly polished finish characteristic of local argillite/serpentine stone.
Historical Provenance & Markings:
The bottom of the carving features clear, historically significant markings incised into the stone:
The Creation Date: Dated "1974" next to a copyright symbol
overnment Disc Identification Number: Clearly hand-scratched with the region code and registration number E9-22938.
Signature: Faint Inuktitut syllabics alongside a light roman-character signature by the artist.
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NOTE: I purchase all of my items at auctions, estate sales and flea markets and cannot be sure of their history or whether they've come from smoke-free or pet-free homes. I do my best to list any damage or use, but I'm not an expert. So if there's something specific you need to know before bidding/buying, please ask. Thank you for understanding.
Payment is due within four days of sale.
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