Inuit. <em>Miniature Stone Head</em>, 1950–1980. Soapstone, 2 1/4 x 1 7/8 x 1 in. (5.7 x 4.8 x 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.5. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2004.79.5.jpg)

Miniature Stone Head

Artist:Inuit

Medium: Soapstone

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:1950–1980

Dimensions: 2 1/4 x 1 7/8 x 1 in. (5.7 x 4.8 x 2.5 cm)

Collections:

Museum Location: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

Accession Number: 2004.79.5

Image: CUR.2004.79.5.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Carved black stone miniature head with hood that stands on its own. Deeply incised outlines of eyes, eyebrows, and down-turned mouth. Good condition. Remnant of a paper label. On bottom, artist's name in Inuit language.

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