Signed Alaskan Indigenous Bear Sculpture (Bill Talmadge)

Signed Alaskan Indigenous Bear Sculpture (Bill Talmadge)This carved soapstone bear by Alaskan artist Bill Talmadge captures a timeless Arctic subjecta bear catching fishrendered in contrasting dark and light green soapstone. Talmadge's work continues the indigenous carving tradition that has flourished across Alaska and the Arctic regions since the mid 20th century, when soapstone replaced ivory as the primary medium for Native sculptors. This listing includes: One (1) Hand Carved Soapstone Bear Sculpture

The sweeping dress creates natural visual interest from every angle

hand-painted green twisted rope handles with applied pink and yellow dimensional roses

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With their lifelike stance and powerful presence

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Their pierced designs

Collectors value this figurine not only for its beauty but also as a reflection of a dynamic period in fine porcelain history

accentuating its vintage charm

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To maintain its natural clay finish

Handcrafted in mid-century West Germany