Esra Abraham Berthelsen (1889-1954) - Shaman Wearing a Bearskin

Shaman Wearing a Bearskin

ivory
Lot offered for sale by Walker's, Ottawa at the auction event "Inuit & First Nations Art Auction of May 16, 2018" held on Wed, May 16, 2018.
Lot 299
Estimate: CAD $600 - $900
Realised: CAD $2,500

Lot description - from the online catalogue*


Esra Abraham Berthelsen (1889-1954)

KANGAAMIUT, GREENLAND

Shaman Wearing a Bearskin

c. 1948, ivory, 3.5 x 1.5 x 2.5 in, 9.1 x 3.8 x 6.6 cm

Provenance: Balshine Collection
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.
Shaman Wearing a Bearskin by artist Esra Abraham Berthelsen