Inuit Carved Soapstone Turtle tabletop frame lathe turned

lathe turned

presumed early 20th century Northwest Coast Native

This is the first I've seen quite like this

just lovely

as well as along the rim of the interior

Inuit Carved Soapstone Turtle tabletop frame lathe turnedThis sweet carved soapstone turtle seems to me a wonderful little thing to keep on one's desk or shelf as a reminder to take your time I really can't imagine a truer embodiment of slowness. The stone is a greenish gray, and the carving very simple, with incised round eyes on either side of the head and a shell pattern on his back. The stone is otherwise very smooth and feels great to hold, perhaps to rub occasionally for good luck! 3 3 4" long x 1 7