Lot #24: Inuit Indigenous soapstone carving MOTHER & CHILD by ᔭᓂ (Johnny)

Inuit Artist: ᔭᓂ (Johnny) Medium: Mottled dark green stone Measurement: 4.25"W x 3.25"D x 1.35"H (approx) Signature/mark: Inscribed with " ᔭᓂ 175165" Year of Creation: Unknown Place of Creation: Canada Provenance: Private collector in Ontario, Canada Condition: In very good Pre-Owned and Displayed condition -- no break, no chip, no damage, no repair. It has minor stone irregularities and carving cuts commonly found in soapstone carvings. It may have minimal tiny scratches and/or chips and/or dents, consistent with well-kept old soapstone carvings. This carving was cleaned and polished, resulting in a shiny "new" look. Please check all the pictures for condition details. This carving depicts the heads/faces of an Inuit mother with her baby in the hood of her amauti. Pickup category timeslot {A}