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Native American / First Nations, Northwestern United States, Alaska, or Canada, Inuit culture, ca. mid-20th century CE. A soapstone carving depicting a hunter dressed in a thick parka, shown kneeling as he grips a carved bone knife in both hands. The figure is modeled with detailed clothing and textured trim, emphasizing the protective gear of Arctic life. Unsigned, this piece reflects the enduring artistry and storytelling of Inuit carvers. Size: 5" L x 3" W x 6" H (12.7 cm x 7.6 cm x 15.2 cm) Provenance: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. Please note that buyers are responsible for understanding and complying with the import regulations of their destination country. While we carefully prepare and document all shipments, we cannot be held responsible for customs delays, clearance issues, additional duties or taxes, or any seizure of property. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions. #196957