Migration Boat, early-mid 1970s
34.29 cms x 31.1 cms x 17.78 cms (13.5 ins x 12.25 ins x 13.5 ins)
two labels signed "JOE" and in syllabics
Lot offered for sale by Walker's, Ottawa at the auction event "Inuit & First Nations Art Auction November 16, 2016" held on Wed, Nov 16, 2016.
Lot 49
Lot 49
Estimate: CAD $120,000 - $160,000
Realised: CAD $259,600
Realised: CAD $259,600
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
JOE TALIRUNILI (1893-1976)
Puvirnituq
Migration Boat
early-mid 1970s
stone, wood, hide and thread
two labels signed "JOE" and in syllabics
13.5 x 12.25 x 7 in, 34.3 x 31.1 x 17.8 cm.
Provenance: an American private 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.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Walker's auction house for permission to use.