Adamie Papyarluk Inuit Carving Marked E9-1047 and Signed

This Inuit carving of a seal is a fine example of the art created by the indigenous people of Alaska. The carving is marked in a manner commonly used to identify the Inuit people. E9-1047 is the mark of Adamie Papyarluk whose birth is recorded as January 1, 1919. You can find more information and links to exhibitions here: https://katilvik.com/browse/artists/2302-adamie-papyarluk/ The carving is approximately 8 inches tall and 2 inches wide across the body. The base is 3 inches long.