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Inuit Soapstone Carving

Midcentury Era Akulivik Region Inuit Soapstone Carving of a Man Seal Hunting
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and well executed Inuit soapstone carving is signed by and unknown artist and dates to
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Figurative Sculptures

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Soapstone

Mid-Century Era Inuit Soapstone Carving of a Standing Hunter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1960 and done in the Mid-Century Inuit style. The sculpture is composed of soapstone and depicts
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Inuit Soapstone Seal
Located in Mexico City, MX
An Inuit green seal. The piece has a signature: "Kilabuk".
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Inuit Soapstone Seal
Inuit Soapstone Seal
H 3.55 in W 7.09 in D 1.78 in
Inuit Soapstone Seal Hunter
Located in Mexico City, MX
A Inuit carved dark green soapstone seal hunter. The sculpture is signed and dated 1974 on the
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Inuit Soapstone Seal Hunter
Inuit Soapstone Seal Hunter
H 8.67 in W 8.08 in D 4.34 in
Inuit Soapstone Sea Lion
Located in Mexico City, MX
A big Inuit soapstone sculpture depicting a sea lion. The sculpture is signed on the bottom by an
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Inuit Soapstone Sea Lion
Inuit Soapstone Sea Lion
H 5.32 in W 8.67 in D 7.88 in
Carved Soapstone Sculpture of an Inuit Leaning Forward, Holding Bag at Feet
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved Black Soapstone Inuit figure stooped over, grasping a bag at his feet.
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Early 20th Century Canadian Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Large Inuit Soapstone Sculpture of a Walrus with Tusks by Ragee Kupapik E7837
By Ragee Kuppapik
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Large Inuit soapstone sculpture of a walrus with tusks, the soapstone is in a large-scale size and
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Carved Soapstone Sculpture of a Seated Inuit Holding a Bone Narwhal Tusk & Fish
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved Black Soapstone of Seated Inuit figure, holding a carved bone Narwhal tusk in one hand and a
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Early 20th Century Canadian Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Inuit Native American Eskimo Signed Stone Carved Walrus Sculpture
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful soapstone carving of a walrus by the indigenous Inuit People who inhabit parts of the
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Inuit Native American Eskimo Signed Large Stone Carved Tusked Walrus Sculpture
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful soapstone large, heavy carving of a tusked walrus by the indigenous inuit people who
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Signed Soapstone Carving of an Inuit by Quanaq Mikkigak
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An Inuit carving of a man signed on the base. Great Color. It appears to be a soapstone carving
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20th Century Canadian Folk Art Native American Objects

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Stone

Inuit Sculpture, Bear Attacking Walrus
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A whimsical large Inuit Eskimo carving in soapstone of a Bear holding a rock to throw at 2 Walrus
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20th Century Canadian Native American Objects

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Soapstone

Vintage Cape Dorset Inuit Stone Carving of a Seal, Unsigned, Canada, C.1960's
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Cape Dorset Inuit soapstone (also called Steatite) carving of a seal - featuring fine
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Native American Objects

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Stone

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Inuit Soapstone Sculpture of a Drum Dancer
Located in Astoria, NY
Inuit Soapstone Sculpture of a Drum Dancer. Provenance: From a 631 1st Avenue estate. Dealer
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Late 20th Century Canadian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Povungnituk Hunter Inuit Figurative Soapstone Carving Sculpture Quebec Canadian
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An Inuit figurative soapstone carving sculpture by the Povungnituk Cooperative. From the Quebec
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Vintage 1980s Canadian Figurative Sculptures

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Soapstone

Eli Elijassiakpik Inuit Figurative Soapstone Carving Sculpture Quebec Canadian
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An Inuit figurative soapstone carving sculpture by the Povungnituk Cooperative. From the Quebec
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Vintage 1980s Canadian Figurative Sculptures

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Soapstone

1970's Inuit Eskimo Soapstone carving of a Native American
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 1970's Inuit Eskimo Soapstone carving of a Native American. It nicely done and shows some age.
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Vintage 1970s Folk Art Native American Objects

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Soapstone

Soapstone Inuit Sculpture Carving, Bird at Rest, E-Numbered for Carver I.D
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Soapstone Sculpture Carving, Inuit bird at rest, e-numbered for Carver I.D. The bird measures 6 1/2
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Other Animal Sculptures

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Soapstone

1981 Inuit or eskimo carving of an owl monogrammed
By M.F.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice sculpture of an owl's head done in what appears to be soapstone monogrammed MF and dated
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures

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Soapstone

Inuit Soapstone Carving of a Whale
By Nuzaliaq Qimirpik
Located in Montreal, QC
Green soapstone Inuit carving of a whale by Nuzaliaq Qimirpik.
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Sculptures

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Soapstone

Inuit Soapstone Sculpture of Eskimo in Parka
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Inuit soapstone carving of Eskimo in parka.
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Tribal Art

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Soapstone

Inuit Mythical Bird Soapstone Carving Signed and Numbered with Italics
By Daniel Kasudluak
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Inuit Mythical Bird Soapstone Carving Signed & Numbered With Italics, A nice Inuit carving with
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Expressionist Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Inuit Soapstone Seal Hunter
Located in Mexico City, MX
A Inuit carved dark green soapstone seal hunter. The sculpture is signed on the bottom by an
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Inuit Soapstone Seal Hunter
Inuit Soapstone Seal Hunter
H 6.3 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
Inuit Soapstone Carved Native American Bird
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-243 Inuit hand carved soapstone bird
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Vintage 1970s North American Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Inuit Eskimo Stone Carving of Seal
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Inuit Eskimo stone carving of seal with original tag. I believe the carver to be C. D. Teen. I
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Late 20th Century Canadian Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Large Inuit Soapstone Walrus, Signed in Italics and Numbered
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Large Inuit Soapstone Walrus, Signed in Italics and Numbered, (Please see pics), The Walrus
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Inuit Native American Eskimo Stone Carved Walrus Sculpture with Tusks
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful soapstone carving of a walrus with tusks by the indigenous Inuit people who inhabit
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Large Scale Soapstone Carving of Nalukatuk "Inuit Blanket Toss"
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large scale Inuit style soapstone carving of Nalukatuk (Inuit blanket toss). From the Eastern
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Late 20th Century Canadian Native American Figurative Sculptures

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Soapstone

Inuit Eskimo Soapstone Bird Sculpture Figure Stone Carving Art Native American
Located in Hyattsville, MD
We do not have any information of origin and age of this item, no signature or makers mark that we can discern. This item came from a very high end (mainly mid-cenutry modern estate....
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Soapstone

Mid-Century Era Large Inuit Hand-Carved Soapstone Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
date to approximately 1965 and done in the Inuit style. This hand-carved soapstone carving depicts an
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects

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Soapstone

Soapstone Inuit Hunter Holding Seal Signed in Syllabic, E Numbered for Carver ID
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Soapstone Inuit Sculpture, Carving, Hunter Holding Seal, Signed in Syllabics & E Numbered for
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Other Figurative Sculptures

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Soapstone

Eskimo Soapstone Figurine, 1981, Vintage Inuit Soapstone Carving
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
Eskimo Soapstone figurine from 1981 - beautiful vintage Inuit soapstone carving in very good
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Vintage 1980s Danish Figurative Sculptures

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Soapstone

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Inuit Soapstone Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal inuit soapstone carving for your home. Each inuit soapstone carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone and soapstone. Your living room may not be complete without a inuit soapstone carving — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A inuit soapstone carving is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one inuit soapstone carving that is appealing in its simplicity, but Native American Art, Daniel Kasudluak and Ragee Kuppapik produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Inuit Soapstone Carving?

Prices for a inuit soapstone carving start at $325 and top out at $2,450 with the average selling for $985.
Questions About Inuit Soapstone Carving
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A soapstone carving is a sculpture that’s carved from soft stone referred to as soapstone. Soapstone is a metamorphic rock that has a large composition of talc, which is a very soft stone or mineral, making it easy to carve and popular for novices and experienced artists. Shop a collection of soapstone carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Inuit carvings and sculptures have an igloo sticker, which means the piece has been registered by the Canadian government. If your piece does not have this igloo sticker, be sure you are buying from a reputable source. You can also shop expertly vetted Inuit art and carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify soapstone carvings, hold them up to a light. Soapstone will appear greasy or pearly. You should also see a small amount of light passing through the stone because it is semi-translucent. On 1stDibs, find a collection of soapstone carvings.