51 - Koonook Inuit Stone Carved Statue

Koonook Inuit Stone Carved Statue Koonook soapstone carving of a seated figure. The statue incorporates mixed media elements, including a separate grey and white stone component resting on the figure's head and clusters of brown and tan feathers attached to the head and wrists. The figure wears a traditional parka with rounded, stylized features characteristic of contemporary Alaskan Native art. An incised signature reading Koonook is present on the lower right side near the base. The underside is unpolished with a small incised mark of three parallel lines. A silver and black adhesive label on the left foot reads AUTHENTIC NATIVE HANDICRAFT FROM ALASKA and features a hand symbol. 9" H x 10" W x 5" D. Location: 14D CONDITION: The statue is in good overall condition with a polished surface. There is a minor surface irregularity and small nick on the tip of the left foot near the authentic handicraft label. The attached feathers appear intact. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.