Deeply Expressive Inuit Carved Stone Head Penn Art Crayon Co The drippy green glazing

The drippy green glazing

traditionally used as as a resting spot in a Chinese garden

A little loss to the sides of his chunky feet as well as his hat brim

It appears to be signed John Henry Sylvester at the bottom and dated what looks to be 1896 (

Inside are a series of five stories that are certainly as good for girls as boys (though perhaps best as a study of mid 19th c

Deeply Expressive Inuit Carved Stone Head Penn Art Crayon Co The drippy green glazingThis carved stone head distills much of what I love about Inuit art through a spareness of means this face manages to feel resolute as well as vulnerable, wise but also curious, specific and open ended, and altogether very human. To my senses very powerful and very beautiful. No more words than that. 3 7 8" x 3 5 8" x 1 7 8" d. Beautiful vintage condition, with irregularities indigenous to the stone. Artist unknown, likely 1970s or so. Disc number