An Inuit Spinach-Green Jade Carved Model of a Bear. Unknown maker, Inuit. 19th/20th century. Carved jade. Unmarked. 6 ...

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An Inuit Spinach-Green Jade Carved Model of a Bear

Unknown maker, Inuit
19th/20th century
Carved jade
Unmarked
6 x 2-1/2 inches (15.2 x 6.4 cm)

An Inuit spinach-green jade carved model of a (polar) bear, the seated figure with its ears upright and lowered head projecting forward over column-like front legs, the fur incised with lines delineating the bold modeling; the stone of dark spinach-green tone with black veining and inclusions and with small ochre-colored inclusion.

Provenance:
E. L. King Collection
Karos Fine Art, Milwaukee (1988)

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