Inuit Dark Green Soapsone Carved Seal or Sea Lion contemporary ceramics The two began creating pottery

The two began creating pottery in 1947 as a hobby while living in New Brunswick

I found this wonderful sculpture at the estate sale of an artist

They are made of dark brown clay with cream

particularly on the exterior corners of the box

Inuit Dark Green Soapsone Carved Seal or Sea Lion contemporary ceramics The two began creating potteryHow 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