Large Inuit Soapstone Carving of Walrus Man by Artist MANASIE MANIAPIK
MATERIAL: Mottled Green Serpentine
CONDITION: Excellent and well preserved. One tusk has some masking tape added to make it fit snuggly but it's not very visible when inserted. Tusks can both be removed for transport. See photos.
DETAILS: Large Inuit Soapstone Carving of a Walrus Transforming into a Man by Artist MANASIE MANIAPIK, acquired in 1999 and made of green apple serpentine. The 1/2 man 1/2 walrus is stretching his fins into a wide wingspan in an intimidating pose. Signature is present on the bottom of the feet. Origin: PANGNIRTUNG
MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES: 13.5" w x 11" t x 4" d
Large Inuit Soapstone Carving of Walrus Man by Artist MANASIE MANIAPIK
MATERIAL: Mottled Green Serpentine
CONDITION: Excellent and well preserved. One tusk has some masking tape added to make it fit snuggly but it's not very visible when inserted. Tusks can both be removed for transport. See photos.
DETAILS: Large Inuit Soapstone Carving of a Walrus Transforming into a Man by Artist MANASIE MANIAPIK, acquired in 1999 and made of green apple serpentine. The 1/2 man 1/2 walrus is stretching his fins into a wide wingspan in an intimidating pose. Signature is present on the bottom of the feet. Origin: PANGNIRTUNG
MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES: 13.5" w x 11" t x 4" d