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Lot 310: Esa Udlaok (Igloolik) Inuit Soapstone Bird Sculpture, Signed & Dated 1984

2026-04-25T15:00:00Z

Start price: CAD $50

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Esa Udlaok (Igloolik) Inuit Soapstone Bird Sculpture, Signed & Dated 1984

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Start price: CAD $50

Description

Esa Udlaok (Inuit, Igloolik) Carved Bird, 1984

Hand-carved Inuit bird sculpture by Esa Udlaok of Igloolik, executed in pale grey-green soapstone with scattered dark mineral inclusions. The bird is rendered in a compact, stylized form with smoothly rounded head and beak, subtly incised wings, and simplified feet supporting the body.
The stone displays a soft, matte polish typical of Soapstone used by Arctic carvers, with natural speckling throughout. The underside bears the artist’s signature and date “E. Udlaok 1984.”
Details
Artist: Esa Udlaok (Inuit, Igloolik, Nunavut)
Dimensions: 5 × 3.5 × 2.5 in (12.7 × 8.9 × 6.4 cm)
Signature: Signed and dated “E. Udlaok 1984”
Origin: Igloolik, Nunavut, Canada
Condition: Good overall condition with natural inclusions to the stone and minor surface wear consistent with handling.

Provenance: From the collection of Ene Schoeler who served as Secretary of the Canadian Eskimo Arts Council from 1967 to 1989, during a critical period in the promotion and international recognition of Inuit art; works from her collection reflect close engagement with artists, co-operatives, and dealers active during this formative era.