Deeply Expressive Inuit Carved Stone Head Penn Art Crayon Co It appears to be signed

It appears to be signed John Henry Sylvester at the bottom and dated what looks to be 1896 (

and who doesn't need more of that

The drippy green glazing

which is the way I found it

which has the added value of making them easily stackable

Deeply Expressive Inuit Carved Stone Head Penn Art Crayon Co It appears to be signedThis carved stone head distills much of what I love about Inuit art through a spareness of means this face manages to feel resolute as well as vulnerable, wise but also curious, specific and open ended, and altogether very human. To my senses very powerful and very beautiful. No more words than that. 3 7 8" x 3 5 8" x 1 7 8" d. Beautiful vintage condition, with irregularities indigenous to the stone. Artist unknown, likely 1970s or so. Disc number