Double Tusked Narwhal
20.3 cms x 33 cms x 11.4 cms (7.99 ins x 12.99 ins x 7.99 ins)
Signed With Initials In Roman
Lot offered for sale by Waddington's, Toronto at the auction event "Inuit Art Online Auction" held on Thu, Aug 25, 2016.
Lot 57
Lot 57
Estimate: CAD $200 - $300
Sale price withheld by the Auction house
Sale price withheld by the Auction house
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
This carving illustrates a narwhal with double tusks, a rare trait for the sea creature. Typically, males have a single tusk that grows from the canine on their left side of the upper jaw.
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.