Bidspirit auction | Inuit Soapstone Bird with Human

Inuit Soapstone Bird with Human Face Carving, Spence Bay - A small Inuit soapstone carving depicting a stylized bird with a human face carved into its body. The figure’s abstracted yet expressive form highlights the creative vision of mid-20th century Spence Bay carvers. Retains original Canadian Eskimo Art igloo tag and documentation. Origin: Spence Bay (now Taloyoak), Nunavut, Canada Medium: Soapstone Dimensions: 4 x 3.5 in (10.2 x 8.9 cm) Markings: Original igloo tag and paper certificate (artist not identified) Condition: Surface wear and scratches consistent with age Provenance: Private collection, with original Inuit Art Igloo tag and certificate identifying community as Spence Bay.