Vintage Authentic 10" Heavy Canadian Inuit Steatite Carving 2 Women Long Hair For Sale

Authentic Canadian Inuit Dark Steatite Soapstone Carving 2 Women - Government Certified.
Measures approx 10" x 5" x 3" and weighs almost 6 pounds.Very good vintage condition with natural stone variations.Signed on the bottom with other markings/numbers along with the Igloo Label.It'sbeendisplayed in a case since it was purchased in the 1970's.This piece depicts two human figures in traditional Artic clothing, hooded parkas.One figure bends forward closely towardn the first, face near the head/hair, in a gesture that appears intimite or caring. Possibly braiding or combing hair, an affectionate embrace or a tender family moment.