Inuit Carvings

Unmarked Inuit figure. Fishing?
Another one off ebay that arrived broken

Green serpentine seal. Unsigned. Early label, 1960s or 70s?

An Inuit group discussing the different types of stone used for the carvings said the green serpentine soapstone was used for some of the earliest carvings because it was softer. However, that comes with the caveat that this stone is still being used, and stone type is often regional and depends on what is available locally.











 

Timothy Nayoumealook
Settlement: Port Harrison / Inukjuak
(1943) — E9-1573

10cm high x 9.5cm wide x 4.5cm wide

I think the figure is drumming & dancing

Carved by Joshua Paujungi Talirunili
Settlement: Povungnituk / Puvirnituq
(1929) — E9-820
21cm high x 10cm wide x 9cm deep

I love the seal! I have a real soft spot for animal and bird carvings.

I’d been watching this listing on eBay for awhile but the seller was in Germany so I wasn’t confident about the packaging, but the seller said they’d pack it well and it arrived safely

By Mathewsie Amidlak
Settlement: Port Harrison / Inukjuak
(1934) — E9-1548
Dated 1977
20cm high x 10cm wide x 9cm deep

Seal, signed Paul…
15cm long x 6cm deep x 10cm high

Seal, E9-361
I think it’s by Charlie Tooktoo
Settlement: Great Whale River / Kuujjuaraapik
(1926)

Otter or sealion, signed Timothy - possibly Timothy Nayoumealook

They're lovely - although the otter looks decidedly grumpy!

Very true

One of the best pieces in my collection
By Minnie Palliser from Inukjuak

Another nice piece. By Sakaraiase

Another by Minnie Palliser (Pallisser)

Signed Simioni