An authentic, mid-century Canadian Inuit hand-carved soapstone sculpture of a resting Arctic Seal. This piece features a wonderful tactile density, fluid minimalist curves, and detailed incised stippling along the body to replicate the textured coat and whiskers of a seal.
The underside of the base is exceptionally well-documented, hand-incised with the signature of the renowned master carver Silasie Qungisiruk, signed under his recognized name SILASIAPIK. Below the signature is the original cooperative inventory tracking sequence 69936. Key Features and Specifications:
- Artist: Silasie Qungisiruk / Silasie (Silasiapik) (1936-Passed)
- Region: Puvirnituq (Povungnituk) / Akulivik, Nunavik (Northern Quebec)
- Object Type: Indigenous Arctic Fine Art Carving
- Subject: Resting / Basking Arctic Seal
- Material: Charcoal Black Soapstone / Steatite
- Authentication: Hand-signed SILASIAPIK with Co-op Stock Number 69936 on base
- Length: Approx. 4 1/2 inches long
- Height: Approx. 1 7/8 inches tall