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Title
Eskimo
human
figure
Description
4.5
x
2.5
x
1
' ;
Soapstone
(Steatite)
; This
black
stone
sculpture
of a
human
figure
shows
a
person
carrying
a
parcel
,
wearing
a
hooded
coat
.
Stone
has
replaced
ivory
as the
most
popular
carving
material
in
contemporary
Inuit
art
. This has
led
to
greater
variety
in
color
and
form
for
modern
Inuit
sculptures
. The
necessary
skills
using
hand
tools
,
hatchets
,
files
,
rasps
, and
knives
have been
passed
down
through
generations
. The
subject
of the
Eskimo
sculptures
are
usually
derived
from his
environment
and
everyday
activities
. He
is
known
for his
keen
sense
of
observation
. The
process
of
carving
is
generally
messy
, and
stone
dust
can
be
hazardous
if
inhaled
.
Once
the
sculpture
is
in its
final
shape
with
details
complete
,
it
is
rubbed
by
hand
with
stone
dust
or
fine
sand
to the
desired
finish
.
Subject
Human
figure
in
art
;
Native
North
American
Art
Publisher
The
Cooperative
Federation
of
Nouveau-Quebec
;
Montreal
,
Quebec
,
Calif.nada
Rights
Giertz
Education
Center
@
the
Krannert
Art
Museum
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