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eskimo soapstone carvings

By ronwilliams, 23 June, 2013
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
For Sale?
Yes
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