Proud and Soulful Inuit Carved Soapstone Owl vintage usa mug MA) of a man carrying

MA) of a man carrying a heavy piece of furniture on his back--so I was excited to find this full sketchbook this week

3 1/2" long x 2 1/8" tall x 1 3/8" wide

More beautiful in person

This basket measures 4 1/2" tall with a diameter ranging from 7 1/2" to 8 1/8" across due to some irregularity of the shape

J and dated February 1887 at lower right

Proud and Soulful Inuit Carved Soapstone Owl vintage usa mug MA) of a man carryingI love how proud this Inuit carved soapstone owl seems, especially in profile, with chest puffed out as if standing (or perching) steadfast, not to be moved. Soulful as well as stoic though, as an owl is; quite a nice presence to have in proximity. 4" t x 1 7 8"" w x 1 1 2" d and in very good condition. Unsigned, c. 1970s or so I'd guess.