Bidspirit auction | Annie Novalinga (Inuit, b. 1939)

Annie Novalinga (Inuit, b. 1939) Stone Carving of a Seated Figure - Serpentine carving depicting a seated figure with head bowed and arms drawn closely to the body. The mottled grey-green stone shows natural inclusions, with light surface wear and handling marks consistent with age. Signed on the base with igloo tag and government-issued disc number B3687, identifying the artist as Annie Novalinga, an Inuit carver from Puvirnituq, Quebec. Novalinga is known for her compact, contemplative figures and her works are represented in both private and institutional collections. Dimensions: 3.5 x 4 in (9 x 10 cm).Provenance: With original Canada Eskimo Art tag.