Carving by Grand River Six Nation Onondaga artist Eunice Henry
This is a stone carving by Grand River Six Nation Onondaga artist Eunice Henry. I'm not sure what kind of stone it is but it seems she mostly carved in soapstone.
6.5" tall 5" wide 1.3" deep Weight: 1lb 15ounces
Online Auction
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Hi Anne,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
Eunice Henry (Onandaga, Six Nation, 20th Century)
Nursing mother soapstone carving heightened with color
signed to the back
6-1/2 inches high, 5 inches wide
1 pound, 15 ounces
CONDITION: This appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: Acquired in an online auction
$ 150-250*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia
No worries - this is helpful - many thanks. Let me know if you have other questions, etc; otherwise, you're all set.
Have a great rest of the weekend,
Delia
Delia! Oh my gosh, somehow the most important image, the front, got omitted! I've added it now - I'm so sorry!! Anne