Inuit Soapstone Carving of Smiling Figure, c. 1970 19th century medicine but he has a fantastic

but he has a fantastic presence and patina

there is a second drawing

A hook or two or a wire could be strung on the back for hanging

This bowl shows age and use

This piece is in great antique condition and measures 14 1/2" long x 8 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" tall at highest point (exterior sides measure 2 1/2" tall

Inuit Soapstone Carving of Smiling Figure, c. 1970 19th century medicine but he has a fantasticThe tag still attached to this carving when I purchased it identifies it as being the work of Daniel Weetaluktuk (1951 1984), which, in addition to being a very charming piece (that fantastic smiling face!), makes it notable for another reason: Weetakluktuk (originally from Inukjuak, in Nunavik, Northern Quebec), was the first Inuk archaeologist in Canada and seen by many as the father of community archaeology in Canada. (This form of archaeology