Hi Chris, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. You are correct that Mikisite Saila was an Inuit carver. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: Mikisiti Saila (Inuit, 1939 - 2008) preening stone loon 1995 marked below 5 1/4 inches high, 12 1/4 inches long, 4 1/4 inches wide CONDITION: appears to be in good condition PROVENANCE: inherited $400-600* *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, and thank you again for using Mearto.