Lot #25: Inuit Soapstone Kayak Sculpture

This masterfully carved Inuit soapstone sculpture captures a classic scene of Northern life, depicting a hunter in a traditional kayak alongside a captured seal. The piece is rendered in a deep charcoal-grey stone with a smooth, polished finish that highlights the fluid lines of the vessel and the hunter’s focused posture. A standout detail is the delicate white harpoon or paddle, likely carved from bone or antler, which provides a beautiful material contrast to the solid weight of the stone. Every element, from the simplified facial features of the figure to the detailed fins of the seal, showcases the storytelling power and cultural reverence of Indigenous Canadian artistry. Pickup category timeslot {A}