Inuit Carved Stone Seal on Rock cat with wings and from others as two

and from others as two boulders

this piece could be hung directly by the handle or via a separated hanging loop mounted on the back--or use it for serving tapas

Box is in good antique condition

nothing fussy or perfect about it

11 5/8" w x 9 11/16" t x 11/16" thick

Inuit Carved Stone Seal on Rock cat with wings and from others as twoThe last from this recent batch of Inuit stone carvings, and perhaps my favorite of all, with the seal carved and polished to a very satisfying smoothness, amplified by contrast to the rougher slab of stone below. I find seals such compelling and endearing creatures, especially for their combination of grace in the water and awkwardness on land, and this carving holds the two in balance I think, with its head stretching forward as if just about to