Spirit World Of The Inuit
54 cms x 46.4 cms x 27.89 cms (21.26 ins x 18.27 ins x 21.26 ins)
Dated 1985, Signed In Roman
sculpted in 1985
Lot offered for sale by Waddington's, Toronto at the auction event "Inuit Art Auction" held on Mon, Jun 2, 2014.
Lot 121
Lot 121
Estimate: CAD $8,000 - $12,000
Sale price withheld by the Auction house
Sale price withheld by the Auction house
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
For a similar piece see Out of Tradition: Abraham Anghik/David Ruben Piqtoukun, illustrated catalogue, January - March 1989, pg. 48 & 60-1, pl. 55
The above-mentioned features a write up which reads, “An old shaman is telling stories how the Inuit people, animals and spirit world co-exist. Images of ceremonial masks, animals and people appear and the powerful bear-spirit supports the whole sculpture.”
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 Waddington's auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Waddington's auction house for permission to use.