- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
The Gentleman's Collection
Lot 51:
Description
Koonook soapstone carving of a seated figure. The statue incorporates mixed media elements, including a separate grey and white stone component resting on the figure’s head and clusters of brown and tan feathers attached to the head and wrists. The figure wears a traditional parka with rounded, stylized features characteristic of contemporary Alaskan Native art. An incised signature reading Koonook is present on the lower right side near the base. The underside is unpolished with a small incised mark of three parallel lines. A silver and black adhesive label on the left foot reads AUTHENTIC NATIVE HANDICRAFT FROM ALASKA and features a hand symbol. 9″ H x 10″ W x 5″ D. Location: 14D
Condition report:
The statue is in good overall condition with a polished surface. There is a minor surface irregularity and small nick on the tip of the left foot near the authentic handicraft label. The attached feathers appear intact.
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