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Lot #36: Soapstone Inuit owl carving

Current bid

$0.00

Time Remaining:

5d left

Location:

Seabrooke Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2L 2K4

Pickup:

Sun, April 12 2026 Category A: 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM

The name on the bottom reads "DIMU." This refers to Dimu Carvings, a company that was active in Canada (specifically around the 1970s and 80s). While they are stylized to look like traditional Inuit "Eskimo" carvings, Dimu pieces were often produced in a studio setting. 2. Materials and Style Material: It is almost certainly steatite (soapstone). You can tell by the soft, waxy texture and the visible scratch marks/tooling on the base. Subject: This is a stylized owl or perhaps a fledgling bird. The large, circular etched eyes and the simple, rounded body are classic "Dimu" hallmarks. Technique: Notice the incised lines on the wings and around the eyes. These were often hand-finished even if the initial shape was rough-cut in a studio. Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sun, April 12 2026 Category A: 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM

Pickup Location:  Seabrooke Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2L 2K4 View Map (opens in new window)


Bidding Starts:

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM UTC

Bidding Ends:

Friday, April 10, 2026 between 1:00:00 AM and 1:29:00 AM UTC

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