Proud and Soulful Inuit Carved Soapstone Owl dreamcatcher And how beautiful is this

And how beautiful is this mother--beaded leather satchel in one hand and her other arm wrapped protectively around the frame of the papoose--with her head turned toward something or someone outside of the frame and her baby looking

a disciple of Bernard Leach

This fabulous vintage hand carved wooden cigarette dispenser

One hole was drilled through for the eyes and a slit for the beak

For 40 years

Proud and Soulful Inuit Carved Soapstone Owl dreamcatcher And how beautiful is thisI love how proud this Inuit carved soapstone owl seems, especially in profile, with chest puffed out as if standing (or perching) steadfast, not to be moved. Soulful as well as stoic though, as an owl is; quite a nice presence to have in proximity. 4" t x 1 7 8"" w x 1 1 2" d and in very good condition. Unsigned, c. 1970s or so I'd guess.