Felt, sealskin, cotton, and embroidery floss
208.3 cms x 281.89 cms (82 ins x 111 ins)
Signed in syllabics, with numerous descriptive captions in syllabics
Lot offered for sale by Walker's, Ottawa at the auction event "Inuit Art Auction - November 4, 2012" held on Sun, Nov 4, 2012.
Lot 138
Lot 138
Estimate: CAD $6,000 - $8,000
Realised: CAD $5,310
Realised: CAD $5,310
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
ANNIE NIVIAXIE (1930-1989)
KUUJJUARAAPIK, A monumental wall hanging in the southern Nunavik (Arctic Quebec) style, depicting traditional camp and hunting life, ca. mid-1970s
Felt, sealskin, cotton, and embroidery floss
Signed in syllabics, with numerous descriptive captions in syllabics
82 x 111 in, 208.3 x 281.9 cm, signed in syllabics
This work is a spectacular example of the Nunavik wall hanging style, and one of the largest examples ever created. Niviaxie viewed her work not only as art but also as a teaching tool. For similar examples of her work, see Marybelle Myers, ed., Things Made by Inuit, 1980, p. 204, and the Walker's May 2012 catalogue, Lot 64.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Walker's auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Walker's auction house for permission to use.