Canadian Inuit Soapstone Carving of Kneeling Man southwest jewelry The simplicity of the triangle

The simplicity of the triangle design and the thin bands make this an attractive basket

The carving depicts a man

Tom Duquette was born in 1940 In northern Ontario

It has a rounded body with a large hole in the middle to fill with offerings and intended to bury in the earth as a talisman to promote fertility

He was predominantly active from 1906 in to the late 1960s

Canadian Inuit Soapstone Carving of Kneeling Man southwest jewelry The simplicity of the triangleThe carving depicts a man, kneeling, wearing a parka, and holding something between his outstretched hands. He has a questioning look on his face almost as if he wants to offer you the object in his hands if you want it. There is nothing angry or threatening in his face or stance. A very pleasing carving. H. 6" 2nd half 20th C #8544