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Vintage Inuit Soapstone Raccoon Carving Keporenk Signed Disc Number />
β¨ PRODUCT DESCRIPTION β¨
Up for sale is an authentic, highly collectible vintage Canadian Indigenous Inuit hand-carved soapstone sculpture of a raccoon by the documented artist Keporenk. π¦ Originating from the historic Inukjuak (Port Harrison) artistic region of Northern Quebec/Nunavik, this beautiful piece makes an excellent addition to any Native Canadian fine art collection.
The sculpture features a beautifully contoured, mottled dark gray soapstone raccoon resting gracefully on a flat stone base. The artisanβs fine craftsmanship is showcased through intricate, incised white detailing highlighting the raccoon's signature masked face, delicate whiskers, and distinctive ringed tail. πͺ΅π¨
π HISTORICAL AUTHENTICITY (INUIT DISC NUMBER) π
Crucially, the underside of the smooth green stone base features a clear, hand-incised signature alongside a historic Inuit Disc Number: E9-NC-108031. π This unique alphanumeric identification system was managed by the Canadian government between 1941 and 1978 to catalogue and verify authentic Indigenous Arctic artwork, making this a highly traceable, museum-quality piece of history! β
π ITEM SPECIFICATIONS π
* Subject: Raccoon on Base π¦
* Artist: Keporenk βοΈ
* Region / Community: Inukjuak (Port Harrison), Nunavut / Nunavik, Canada π¨π¦
* Culture / Group: Inuit / First Nations / Canadian Indigenous ποΈ
* Material: Solid Soapstone (Steatite / Serpentine) πͺ¨
* Artist ID Markings: Signed "KEPORENK" & Disc Number "E9-NC-108031" π·οΈ
* Dimensions: Approx. 3.3" Length x 1.8" Width x 1.3" Height π
π CONDITION REPORT π
This vintage carving is in excellent condition with no cracks or major structural damage. The incised details and white accents remain sharp and clear. As a hand-carved piece of natural stone, it features unique organic variations, minor surface textures, and fine natural lines inherent to the material and artisanal process. Please review all high-resolution photos closely to inspect the exact condition, textures, and signature details before purchasing. ππ
π¦ SHIPPING & HANDLING π¦
* Carefully wrapped, double-padded, and securely boxed to ensure safe transit. ππ‘οΈ
* Prompt domestic and international shipping with full tracking provided!
