Bird

Bird

Technique: Carved, engraved, polished. Materials: Steatite (soapstone); hardness <7; stone is greyish green. Design Elements: Rounded sculpture of a bird sitting with wings folded. Beak and eyes are engraved. Head is turned to one side.
  • Object: Bird
  • Artist: Kingmeata
  • Circa: Late 20th C
  • Dimensions: H: 7 1/2"; W: 3 1/2"
  • Culture Area: Arctic
  • Cultural Group: Inuit
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: George B. Robson
  • Catalog #: 96.100