Ovilu Tunnillie, Hawk, Cape Dorset Inuit Carving

Ovilu (Oviloo) Tunnillie (Canadian (Cape Dorset), b. 1949- ), "Hawk"-1990, carved serpentine stone sculpture, faint syllabics signature carved on bottom of foot. Inuit hand carved stone sculpture depicting a perched hawk with feathered wings raised and pulled back, head tilted down. Overall approximate height 4.125", width 3.75", depth 4.6". Provenance: The Estate of Mr. Joseph Gilbert, Atlanta, Georgia. Note: Accompanied with copy of certificate from Government of Canada noting its authenticity as handmade by the artist.