Inuit Dark Green Soapsone Carved Seal or Sea Lion contemporary ceramics particularly on the exterior corners

particularly on the exterior corners of the box

placing it in relief and giving this piece terrific texture

They are made of dark brown clay with cream

With their elegant graphics and terrific color palettes

Inuit Dark Green Soapsone Carved Seal or Sea Lion contemporary ceramics particularly on the exterior cornersHow 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