Canadian Inuit Soapstone Carving of Kneeling Man southwest jewelry He was predominantly active from

He was predominantly active from 1906 in to the late 1960s

and work for a number of years in Phoenix Arizona as a full time silversmith at Vaughn and Fred Wilson’s Trading Post

This is a great really old bag

The carving depicts a man

The simplicity of the triangle design and the thin bands make this an attractive basket

Canadian Inuit Soapstone Carving of Kneeling Man southwest jewelry He was predominantly active fromThe carving depicts a man, kneeling, wearing a parka, and holding something between his outstretched hands. He has a questioning look on his face almost as if he wants to offer you the object in his hands if you want it. There is nothing angry or threatening in his face or stance. A very pleasing carving. H. 6" 2nd half 20th C #8544