{"product_id":"vintage-inuit-soapstone-carving-crouching-woman-mid-20th-century-canada","title":"Vintage Inuit Soapstone Carving – Crouching Woman – Mid 20th Century – Canada","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully hand-carved Inuit soapstone sculpture depicting a crouching woman in traditional clothing. Crafted from dark soapstone with natural veining, the piece shows fine incised details around the hood and body. The facial features are simple yet expressive, with etched eyes highlighted in lighter tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the base are etched numbers and remnants of a paper label (likely from an Inuit Cooperative), along with a small green felt dot, suggesting prior gallery or collection cataloguing. While unsigned, this is characteristic of mid–20th century Inuit carvings, often sold through cooperatives in Arctic Canada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Soapstone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: Length: 4 in . x Height: 3 in. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Canada (Arctic \/ Inuit communities)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings: Hand-etched numbers, label remnants on base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition with some minor wear and edge rubs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Mid–20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Éco-Dépôt Montréal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44209744773302,"sku":null,"price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0510\/7151\/6854\/files\/Photoroom-000_20250818_165406.jpg?v=1755628240","url":"https:\/\/ecodepotmontreal.com\/en-us\/products\/vintage-inuit-soapstone-carving-crouching-woman-mid-20th-century-canada","provider":"Éco-Dépôt Montréal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}