Bird

Bird

Technique: Carved, engraved, polished. Materials: Steatite (soapstone); hardness <7; greyish black, showing natural variation in color. Design Elements: Small sculpture of bird perched with wings folded. Wings, feet and facial features are carved.
  • Object: Bird
  • Artist: Josie Pappy
  • Circa: Late 20th C
  • Dimensions: H: 3"; L: 2 3/4"; W: 1 3/4"
  • Culture Area: Arctic
  • Cultural Group: Inuit
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: George B. Robson
  • Catalog #: 96.103