Canadian Inuit Soapstone Carving of Kneeling Man southwest jewelry and work for a number

and work for a number of years in Phoenix Arizona as a full time silversmith at Vaughn and Fred Wilson’s Trading Post

The simplicity of the triangle design and the thin bands make this an attractive basket

It has a rounded body with a large hole in the middle to fill with offerings and intended to bury in the earth as a talisman to promote fertility

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Canadian Inuit Soapstone Carving of Kneeling Man southwest jewelry and work for a numberThe carving depicts a man, kneeling, wearing a parka, and holding something between his outstretched hands. He has a questioning look on his face almost as if he wants to offer you the object in his hands if you want it. There is nothing angry or threatening in his face or stance. A very pleasing carving. H. 6" 2nd half 20th C #8544