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A wonderful pair of Greenlandic green soapstone sculptures depicting Inuit men in traditional clothing 
One carrying a sack over his shoulder 

The sculptures was made by Pavia Thorsen and are both signed to the undersides 

Measuring 25.5 and 14.5 cm in height 

Total weight 1566g

Pavia Thorsen is based in Paamiut West Greenland and is exhibited at Gallery Enoksen in Greenland

Condition - In a good condition with some surface wear
The larger sculpture with chips to the base 
Please see the photos as they are an important part of the description 

2nd half 20th century - Good 

Pair of Signed carved soapstone Inuit sculptures by Pavia Thorsen (2) - Soapstone - Inuit - Greenland 

Southeast Asian, Oceanic & American Art

Reserve price

No reserve price

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Closing date

Tuesday

Wednesday

17 November

Monday

16 November

Sunday

18 November

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Location

The Netherlands

Belgium

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

Portugal

United Kingdom

Switzerland

Cyprus

Denmark

Japan

Taiwan

Object

Tribal art and objects

Tribal sculptures statues carvings and figurines

Tribal textiles and clothing

Tribal jewellery and adornments

Tribal masks

Tribal weaponry and shields

Statue

Tribal tools

Asian art and objects

Cutter

Sculpture

Tribal architectural ornaments

Tribal furniture

Tribal musical instruments

Painting

Dance mask

Asian jewellery and adornments

Asian sculptures statues carvings and figurines

Amulet

Book

Bowl

Rostrum

Statuette

Country of origin

Indonesia

Thailand

Papua New Guinea

Malaysia

Nepal

Myanmar

Philippines

Cambodia

Mexico

India

Laos

Vanuatu

Myanmar/Burma

South America

Solomon Islands

Vietnam

Oceania

Asia

Australia

Bolivia

Brazil

China

New Zealand

Panama

Material

Wood

Cotton

Bronze

Silver

Steel

Brass

Teak

Wood (Teak)

Terracotta

Iron

Bone

Copper

Iron (cast/wrought)

Leather

Mother of pearl

Stone

Patinated bronze

Gold

Gold-plated

Bamboo

Iron (wrought)

Palm

Ceramic

Clay

Plaster

Gender

Unisex

Condition

Good condition

Fair condition

Excellent condition

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Good

Very good

As new - unused

Good condition - used with some signs of wear

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Needs restoration

Good condition - used with small signs of ageing

As new

Excellent

Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear

Fair condition -  heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing

Used but like new

Period

Late 20th century

Mid 20th century

Early 20th century

Late 19th century

1940-1950

2000-2010

2020+

Early 19th century

1970-1980

1950-1960

2010-2020

1960-1970

1980-1990

1930-1940

20th century

Certification

No laboratory report

Non-CITES species

Subject

Anthropology

Travels

Style

Vintage

Antique

Signature

Not signed

Original

Signed

Edition

Unique

Open edition

1st Edition

Multiple Books / Editions

Language

English

German

Colour

Black

White

1900-2000

1400-1900

After 2000

Before 1400

Provenance

Private Collection

Gallery/ Antique Dealer

Antique Market

Auction house

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