Inuit Soapstone Carving of Smiling Figure, c. 1970 19th century medicine which indeed suggests a rather

which indeed suggests a rather unusual narrative

the box is in very good shape

with stripes on the figure suggestive of a soccer (football) player

a solid black shadow version of itself

This piece is in great antique condition and measures 14 1/2" long x 8 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" tall at highest point (exterior sides measure 2 1/2" tall

Inuit Soapstone Carving of Smiling Figure, c. 1970 19th century medicine which indeed suggests a ratherThe tag still attached to this carving when I purchased it identifies it as being the work of Daniel Weetaluktuk (1951 1984), which, in addition to being a very charming piece (that fantastic smiling face!), makes it notable for another reason: Weetakluktuk (originally from Inukjuak, in Nunavik, Northern Quebec), was the first Inuk archaeologist in Canada and seen by many as the father of community archaeology in Canada. (This form of archaeology