Inuit Eskimo soapstone carving sculpture "Swimming Fish" by late Quppapik - $350 - (Toronto, ON)

Inuit Artist: (Possibly) Simeonie Quppapik (???? ??? 1909 - 1997)Community: Kingnait (Cape Dorset), Nunavut Territory, CanadaDisc Number: E7868Medium: Green stoneMeasurement: 10"W x 2.75"H x 2"D (approx, at widest points)Weight: 2 lb 7.8 oz or 1.13 kg (approx)Signature/Mark: Signed in syllabics "???", Igloo stickerYear of Creation: UnknownPlace of Creation: CanadaProvenance: Toronto private collection Condition: In very good Pre-Owned and Displayed condition -- no break, no chip, no damage, no repair; with minor scratches and/or chips, consistent with well-kept old soapstone carving. It also has some stone veins or fine natural cracks commonly found in soapstone carvings. It may have some minor carving cuts and stone irregularities which look like dents or chips. This carving was cleaned and polished not long ago. Please check all the pictures for condition details. Simeonie Quppapik was a Canadian artist well-known for drawing, sculpture/carving. According to National Gallery of Canada, Simeonie Quppapik died in 1997. But other sources claimed that the artist died in 1995, or 1974. * Shipping charges include: postage, insurance, packing and handling costs. ** International buyers are responsible for Customs Duties or Import Taxes, if any. So please check the import regulations in your country before buying. *** Returns are acceptable. In the case of a return, Buyer must contact Seller within 7 days after receiving the item. Return shipping will be paid by Buyer. If you have any question or request, please feel free to contact us. Thank you.

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