Inuit Carved Soapstone Animal, in the manner of Andy Miki seashells This sketchbook was signed by

This sketchbook was signed by Elton Silas Durkee (1871-1927

1 1/8" long x 7/8" across

or to the farmer's market

It continues to be produced and distributed regionally (especially popular in New England and Houston

Scratches and dings all over

Inuit Carved Soapstone Animal, in the manner of Andy Miki seashells This sketchbook was signed byI have a suspicion that this wonderful abstracted animal is a piece by Andy Miki (1918 1982), widely acclaimed carver from Arviat, NU renowned for his abstract, simplified animal sculptures a couple examples of which I've included at end of photos which are quite distinct from most other Inuit carvings. I can find no examples of his syllabic signature to compare this one to, but everything about it suggests his work to me in which case I am selling it