Inuit Carved Stone Bird, attributed to Jannie Meeko (b. 1957)

20th century, green soapstone, signed with Inuktitut syllabics ᔭᐊᓂ ᐃᓄᐸ ᒥᐃᑯ to the underside, modeled as a standing goose or bird with outstretched wings.

4 3/8 x 5 3/4 in.

From the Collection of Sylvia Kerckhoff, first female mayor of Durham, North Carolina (1993-1997)

A few tiny chips and light scratches; chipping along bottom edge and underside.