Inuit Dark Green Soapsone Carved Seal or Sea Lion contemporary ceramics including with gold for the

including with gold for the torso and the arms

I found this wonderful sculpture at the estate sale of an artist

was the costume designer for a local production of the play

placing it in relief and giving this piece terrific texture

Inuit Dark Green Soapsone Carved Seal or Sea Lion contemporary ceramics including with gold for theHow much I love this seal! At least I think it is a seal; it is possible it is a sea lion, or even a tusk less walrus. Beautifully carved of what I believe is a green soapstone, with a polished, smooth surface, he's got incised round eyes and incised dots for whiskers, with wonderfully shaped front and back flippers. I especially love him from the top view, with his great elongated body seeming poised and ready to take off swimming! The seal is