soapstone

Farmington River, Ct

Native American ornament mode carved on both sides of one soapstone. For making beads and broaches from lead. About 3 inches square. May be between 300 and 350 years old. 1650s to 1750 possibly. Thanks for the look and info.

Overall it is 2.75in x 2.5in x 1in The bust carving is roughly 1.5in x .75in Weighs 5.2oz The material feels dense and waxy...steatite /soapstone? The backside is covered with shallow striations/grooves all going in the same direction. It has scattered pitting all over except within the...