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eskimo soapstone carvings

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12 years ago
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Description

1. bear on rock soapstone carving heavy signed on end-E.J

2. seal signed david alvanna 1970

3. walrus signed but unreadable

4.owl signed W.M. sits on slice of bone or antler

5. fisherman with removeable knife signed also but unreadable

these were purchased in the anchorage-kings island alaska area from 1950 to 1980. grandmother went every year for the summer and purchased.

 

Category Folk Art
Medium soapstone and walrus fossil
Distinguishing marks signed david alvanna (seal)
owl signed w.m.
bear signed E.J
walrus and fisherman signed but unreadable
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item approx. 5 inches long (seal)
owl-2 inches tall
walrus 3 inches high
bear 6 inches long
Date Period 1950-1980
History grandmother made yearly trips to anchorage and kings island alaska and purchased over the years.
Price Paid (If known) unknown
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