US$122.25 Inuit Art Soapstone Carving Vintage Crackle Bear in Vancouver, British Columbia for sale

Inuit Art Soapstone Carving Remarkable "Crackle Bear" Description: This is simply a wonderful older Inuit bear soapstone carving. The unknown artist has captured the bulk, physicality and movement of this well fed bear extremely well. Posed head up, sniffing the air for potential prey. Wide expressive eyes. This is not your ordinary Inuit stone bear so often seen these days, but a traditional representation of life captured in an authentic manner. Wonderful dark veining and unique "crackle lines" throughout, all natural to the stone. Unsigned Weight : 381 grs (11.9 ozs) Measurements: 5 1/2" x 2 1/8" x 2"