Lot description
Polished soapstone sculpture of a rotund little bird with minimal features and Seepee Ipeelie's distinct bullseye-style carved eyes. Artist's name is inscribed in syllabic characters to base. Seepee Ipeelie was an important Canadian-Inuit sculptor known for his depictions of Inuit spirits and animals. His works are shown in several museums including the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago and the Canadian Museum of History. Artist: Seepee Ipeelie Issued: 1976 Dimensions: 6"L x 4.5"W x 3.25"H Country of Origin: Canada