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<p>[QUOTE="NaturallyArizona, post: 3403667, member: 17955"]I acquired my first soapstone pieces this weekend and was hoping the smart folks here might shed some light on the subject matter. I've seen plenty of these over the years and have never paid much attention. These are larger, and less polished than I've seen. There are still subtle tool marks throughout the piece.</p><p><br /></p><p>A little bit of what (I think I've) learned about the piece so far:</p><p>Please correct anything I'm mistaken about. I'm not afraid, and rarely am I right. And, I want to learn.</p><p><br /></p><p>1. The "Canadian Eskimo Art" sticker on the bottom (hopefully) denotes the works authenticity. </p><p>2. The numbering on these particular pieces is indicative of an earlier work. Maybe early or pre-1970?</p><p>3. This disc number begins with an "E", meaning the artist is from the East Arctic region. </p><p><br /></p><p>I've seen quite a few carvings depicting whales, seals, bears etc but am not sure what is represented here. Is this possibly a sled?</p><p><br /></p><p>Any information / thoughts / opinions on the work would be appreciated.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]302020[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]302021[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]302022[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]302023[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]302024[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]302025[/ATTACH] </p><p>Thanks Antiquers![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="NaturallyArizona, post: 3403667, member: 17955"]I acquired my first soapstone pieces this weekend and was hoping the smart folks here might shed some light on the subject matter. I've seen plenty of these over the years and have never paid much attention. These are larger, and less polished than I've seen. There are still subtle tool marks throughout the piece. A little bit of what (I think I've) learned about the piece so far: Please correct anything I'm mistaken about. I'm not afraid, and rarely am I right. And, I want to learn. 1. The "Canadian Eskimo Art" sticker on the bottom (hopefully) denotes the works authenticity. 2. The numbering on these particular pieces is indicative of an earlier work. Maybe early or pre-1970? 3. This disc number begins with an "E", meaning the artist is from the East Arctic region. I've seen quite a few carvings depicting whales, seals, bears etc but am not sure what is represented here. Is this possibly a sled? Any information / thoughts / opinions on the work would be appreciated. [ATTACH=full]302020[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]302021[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]302022[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]302023[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]302024[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]302025[/ATTACH] Thanks Antiquers![/QUOTE]
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