Kigiak - Snow Knife

Snow Knife

bone
31.1 cms x 5.09 cms x 0.64 cms (12.25 ins x 2 ins x 12.25 ins)
Unsigned; bears artist's name, title, date and community 'gjoa haven' on government of canada certificate included with lot; some ink and minor handling marks noted
sculpted in 1976
Lot offered for sale by Levis, Calgary at the auction event "September 29, 2018 Auction" held on Sat, Sep 29, 2018.
Lot 1642
Estimate: CAD $25 - $50
Realised: CAD $82

Lot description - from the online catalogue*

Provenance:
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, Calgary
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
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Snow Knife by artist Kigiak