Grey stone, whale bone, antler and ivory,
Signed "LUCIEN" and dated
Lot offered for sale by Walker's, Ottawa at the auction event "Inuit Art Auction - November 4, 2012" held on Sun, Nov 4, 2012.
Lot 151
Lot 151
Estimate: CAD $1,800 - $2,400
Realised: CAD $1,770
Realised: CAD $1,770
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
LUCIEN UKKALIANUK (1940-)
IGLOOLIK, Elderly Female Shaman, 1996
Grey stone, whale bone, antler and ivory,
9.5 x 5.25 x 9.5 in, 23.5 x 13.3 x 23.5 cm
Signed "LUCIEN" and dated
This is an enigmatic image. The old woman is almost certainly a shaman. Her staff has a human-like spirit head at the top, and a caribou hoof at the bottom. It is possible that this illustrates a legend, perhaps an episode from the Kiviuk cycle of myths.
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.