Inuit Carved Black Stone Bird animalia before returning to Sweden in

before returning to Sweden in 1953

Earlyish 20th century I would guess

A triangle block measures 1 3/8" on each short side and 2 1/16" on the hypotenuse

" and Toran would be hung in the home

adding the perfect final touch to the carefully considered ensemble of a finely dressed woman or man heading off to an important engagement

Inuit Carved Black Stone Bird animalia before returning to Sweden inMy photos don't really capture the spirit of this Inuit bird, which for me is all about the torque of the head, giving it a sense of movement and also, I think, a sense of curiosity. To me it feels quite animated, as if watching, listening and intuiting all at once. 5 1 4 l x 1 5 8 w x 2 3 4 t, with syllabic signature and disc number on the underside, plus original authentication sticker. Very good vintage condition with irregularities indigenous to