Joata Suqslak (1918-1986) - Spirit holding Ulu and Walrus

Spirit holding Ulu and Walrus

whale bone
21.6 cms x 31.1 cms x 15.24 cms (8.5 ins x 12.2 ins x 8.5 ins)
Lot offered for sale by Walker's, Ottawa at the auction event "Inuit and First Nations Fine Art Auction of November 3, 2013" held on Sun, Nov 3, 2013.
Lot 60
Estimate: CAD $8,000 - $10,000
Realised: CAD $8,260

Lot description - from the online catalogue*


Joata Suqslak (1918-1986) m.

Taloyoak/Gjoa Haven, ca. 1972

Spirit holding Ulu and Walrus

Whale bone, antler, ivory & musk-ox horn

8.5 x 12.2 x 6 in, 21.6 x 31.1 x 15.3 cm
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.
Spirit holding Ulu and Walrus by artist Joata Suqslak