Featured Soapstone Carving

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by kraftblue, Apr 14, 2026.

  1. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    I picked up a soapstone carved snake? or some kind of animal. It is 1 3/4" tall and about 8" long. The base is about 2" wide. There are no obvious marks that I can see. Was wondering if this is Inuit or maybe someone's homemade project? Has some weight to it.

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    kraftblue, Apr 14, 2026
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    My first thought was an Australian witchetty grub, the larva of a big moth.
     
    Any Jewelry, Apr 15, 2026
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  3. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Any, it was suggested that this is someone's project. :(
     
    kraftblue, Apr 15, 2026
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Whatever it is, it is cute.:)
     
    Any Jewelry, Apr 15, 2026
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  5. all_fakes

    all_fakes Well-Known Member

    It does appear to be soapstone, but I would think not Inuit or Native American.
     
    all_fakes, Apr 15, 2026
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  6. J Dagger

    J Dagger Well-Known Member

    Finally a creature that I could carve! If only the grub market were bigger!
     
    J Dagger, Apr 22, 2026 at 4:17 AM
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  7. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It is very low these days.:( Butterflies on the other hand....
     
    Any Jewelry, Apr 22, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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