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Inuit Sculpture in Soapstone – Authentic Canadian Art with "Igloo Tag" NS17Description: Stunning vintage Native Inuit art sculpture, entirely hand-carved in Canadian soapstone. The piece stands out for its natural veining and color tones ranging from sage green to earthy brown. Authenticity Guaranteed: On the back is the official label "Igloo Tag" (license code NS17), the mark of excellence established by the Canadian government in 1958 to certify and protect genuine handmade artworks by the Arctic Inuit peoples. Details on the back: It also features the original paper label with the inventory/catalog number handwritten (Carving No. 8415 / 563), essential for the piece's traceability. Material: Genuine soapstone. Condition: Excellent vintage condition, with patina and the typical marks of artisanal workmanship that attest to its era. No structural cracks or obvious restorations. The carved signature on the base of the soapstone sculpture belongs to Iziasie Kopalie (also written as Iziassie Kopalie or Kopaulak), a well-known Canadian Inuit artist and sculptor born in 1948.