Human Figure

Human Figure

Technique: Carved, engraved, polished. Materials: Steatite (soapstone); hardness <7; grey with natural varitation in color of the stone. Design Elements: Sculpture of a person (possibly a woman) sitting down. Her arms are extended, holding a parka, giving the appearance of making or working on it.
  • Object: Human Figure
  • Artist: Jinnie P.
  • Circa: Late 20th C
  • Dimensions: L: 4 1/4"; W: 3 1/4"; H: 4"
  • Culture Area: Arctic
  • Cultural Group: Inuit
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: George B. Robson
  • Catalog #: 96.112