Bidspirit auction | Notoya Sculptor (Baker Lake, 1967)

Notoya Sculptor (Baker Lake, 1967) Seal, Steatite Sculpture - A finely rendered Inuit stone carving of a seal, signed by the carver Notoya of Baker Lake, dated July 24, 1967. Executed in dark grey steatite with smooth contours and a sense of fluid movement, this work captures the seal in a streamlined pose, embodying its importance within Inuit life and culture. Retains original Igloo tag and inscribed date to base, dated July 24, 1967. Dimensions: 8.75 in. long. Importance: A strong early Baker Lake carving, signed and dated, exemplifying mid-century Inuit art during the early years of formalized co-op production. Provenance: From the Ene Schoeler Collection of Inuit Art.