Vintage 1979 Signed Inuit Soapstone Seal Carving Akeekee Pootoogook Cape Dorset

Add a prominent piece of Arctic design history to your home with this vintage 1979 Inuit soapstone seal sculpture. Hand-carved by renowned artist Akeekee Pootoogook, this collectible piece introduces masterfully fluid, minimalist lines to any mid-century modern interior.

Originating from the historic art community of Kinngait (Cape Dorset, Nunavut), this stylized seal is hand-sculpted from natural green soapstone. The sculpture beautifully showcases the smooth, organic contours iconic to late 20th-century Canadian art. Fully authenticated, the piece features the artist’s native Inuktitut Syllabics (ᐊᑭᑭ) incised on the tail fin and retains its original Canadian government Igloo Certification Tag, proving its historical procurement by the legendary Hudson's Bay Company.

Style this museum-worthy carving as a standalone centerpiece on a teak sideboard, or let it anchor a curated gallery shelving display alongside retro-modern ceramics.

Specifications:

• Materials: Authentic Canadian Green Soapstone

• Dimensions: Approximately 8.5" L x 2.5" W

• Weight: Approximately 2 lbs 4 oz

• Artist & Origin: Akeekee (Akiki) Pootoogook | Kinngait (Cape Dorset), Canada

• Year: 1979 (Inscribed on base: © 1979)

• Provenance: Original Igloo Tag (Certification Code: NS17 / License #3 via Hudson's Bay Company)

• Inscriptions: Hand-signed in Inuktitut Syllabics (ᐊᑭᑭ) and Roman characters (P.T.P / P.P)

• Condition: Beautiful vintage presentation with authentic aged character. Features two structurally stable, natural characteristics common to soft stone: a hairline stress fracture along the lower underside of the rear tail fin (hidden from view when displayed upright) and one minor superficial surface fissure on the upper body.

• Care Instructions: Dust gently with a clean, dry microfiber cloth. Do not apply water or chemical solvents, which can dull the historic patina and polished stone surface. 

Sold As-Is / Sold As Seen: Please review all photos carefully before purchasing. The photos represent the item you will receive and serve as the final visual description of its condition.

In-House Inventory Shipping: This unique vintage piece is part of our in-house inventory and ships directly from our studio. Please allow 2–3 business days for packaging and order processing before shipment. Standard shipping is completely free via USPS Ground Advantage with signature confirmation required upon delivery (5–8 business days transit).